A worker is a person who carries out work in any capacity for a business or employer or ‘person conducting a business undertaking’. They can be:

an employee

a trainee, apprentice, or work experience student

a volunteer

an outworker

a contractor or sub-contractor

an employee of a contractor or sub-contractor

an employee of a labour hire company.

While at work a worker must:

take reasonable care for their own health and safety.

take reasonable care for the health and safety of others.

comply with any reasonable instructions, policies and procedure given by their employer, business, or controller of the workplace.

Workers can also be considered visitors under some circumstances.

Conclusion To follow these requirements is a LEGAL responsibility