Employer Responsibilities

Employers are legally required to identify, manage, and mitigate health and safety risks, including those linked to diabetes. These obligations are grounded in national workplace safety laws and anti-discrimination legislation. Failure to comply with these legal duties can lead to significant liabilities. At Ceratec Health, we provide the tools and solutions to help you meet these obligations, ensuring a safer workplace for all employees.

Your Legal Duties,
Which We Help You Fulfill

United States of America

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  • Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) (1970): Ensures safe and healthy working conditions by requiring employers to identify, manage, and eliminate workplace hazards to prevent injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.
  • General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)): Requires employers to maintain a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious harm, including risks arising from diabetes-related complications. Employers can be held accountable if they fail to address these risks.
  • Section 6: Mandates the development and enforcement of workplace safety standards, including those addressing health conditions like diabetes, through evidence-based practices and regular compliance reviews.
  • Recordkeeping Requirements (29 CFR Part 1904): Oblige employers to document and report workplace injuries and illnesses. Patterns tied to diabetes-related incidents underscore the need for proactive management.
  • Hazard Communication Standards (29 CFR 1910.1200): Require employers to inform workers about workplace hazards. If diabetes contributes to identified risks, employers must communicate these hazards and offer preventive measures.

New Zealand

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  • Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) 2015 (Section 36) and General Risk and Workplace Management Regulations 2016: Employers must identify, manage, eliminate, or minimize risks to workers’ health and safety, including those posed by diabetes, where reasonably practicable. This ensures employees with diabetes are not exposed to unnecessary risks.
  • Employment Relations Act 2000 (ERA): Imposes a general obligation to provide a safe and healthy workplace, including accommodating workers with chronic conditions like diabetes. Employers must assess risks posed by an employee's diabetes and implement necessary adjustments.

Australia

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  • Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2011: Requires employers to manage risks to health and safety, including those related to diabetes. This involves identifying and mitigating risks such as accidents caused by impaired physical function or alertness due to diabetes.
  • Fair Work Act 2009: Mandates a safe working environment under Workplace Health and Safety provisions, obliging employers to prevent harm related to diabetes through reasonable accommodations.
  • Disability Discrimination Act 1992: Prohibits discrimination against employees with disabilities, including diabetes, and requires employers to mitigate risks associated with chronic conditions by providing accommodations to prevent workplace accidents or health-related incidents.