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TABLE 4: Current jurisdictional arrangements for the Primary Duty of Care

Duty Holder…	Duty owed to…	The duty includes…
New South Wales
Employer (ss.8(1) & 13)	Employees	Ensure premises controlled by the employer are safe and without risks to health; Ensure safe plant, substances and systems; Provide information, instruction, training and supervision to ensure health and safety; Provide adequate facilities for welfare at work; and Consult on decisions affecting health, safety and welfare at work.
Employer (s.8(2))	People, other than employees	Ensure people are not exposed to risks arising from the conduct of the employer’s undertaking while at the place of work.
Self-employed (s.9)	People, other then employees	Ensure people are not exposed to risks arising from the conduct of the self employed person’s undertaking while at the workplace.