• The health, safety and welfare of all persons at work
• Protect other persons not connected with the workplace against risks to their health and safety arising out of or in connection with their work activity
• Control the keeping of explosives, highly flammable or otherwise dangerous substances
• Control the emission of noxious or offensive substances into the atmosphere

Part 1 section 2 of the Act places the following general duties as far as reasonably practicable upon all employers in respect of their employees:

• The health, safety and welfare of all his employees
• The provision and maintenance of plant and systems
• Provide safe practices and absence of risks in connection with the use, handling, storage and transport of articles and substances
• Provision of information, instruction and training
• Maintain the workplace in a safe condition
• Provide and maintain a safe working environment