Informing employees of job safety and health protection is the responsibility of

• A. Manager
• B. Supervisor
• C. Safety Officer
• D. The Employer

Answer: (D)

Employers must inform workers about safety and health protections because they own the safety program and bear the overall responsibility for a safe workplace. They establish policies, provide training, communicate hazards, and ensure access to necessary safety information and procedures. While supervisors and safety personnel carry out and enforce these duties day to day, the authority and accountability for creating and maintaining the program come from the employer. For example, in a kitchen, the employer ensures everyone is trained on knife safety, handling hot equipment, proper cleaning chemical use, and emergency procedures, and keeps safety information up to date.