Who is responsible for providing safety information to employees?

Employers are primarily responsible for providing safety information to employees. This is a fundamental aspect of workplace safety regulations. Employers have a legal obligation to inform employees about potential hazards, implement safety measures, and provide appropriate training regarding the safe use of equipment and materials. This ensures that employees are aware of their rights and responsibilities concerning workplace safety and can help foster a culture of safety within the organization.

While OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) sets and enforces safety standards, its role is more about regulation and oversight rather than direct provision of safety information to individual employees. Similarly, while the government plays a role in establishing safety regulations and frameworks, it is ultimately the employers who must communicate these standards and ensure compliance at the workplace level. Union representatives can act as advocates for workers' safety and may help in communicating safety issues, but the direct responsibility lies with the employer, who must ensure a safe working environment and provide relevant safety information to all employees.