Advantages: Help to prevent an accident Disadvantages: May mean more work for you
...my first attempt at a member advice opinion. Health & Safety is almost a taboo subject in many workplaces but it is one of your basic rights as an employee to be provided with a place in which to work that is safe. It is also your responsibility as an employee to ensure that any problems relating to health & safety are reported to the relevant person.
I would like to start by stating that I have completed health and safety work as part of my training ... ...are tested annually. If a member of staff doesn’t meet the required standard, that person is booked onto a refresher course.
The generalised statement of your rights is, An employee has the right to work in a safe environment and that any toxic materials are stored in a reasonable way in order to minimise any risk to health. You will hear the word reasonable quite a lot because there are many points of health and safety that cannot be made ...
bigdgaff 31.08.2001
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Advantages: Health and Safety can prevent accidents Disadvantages: There could be many if you're not careful!
...have usually got a qualified member of staff at hand.
We also got 2 sheets of paper with all the warning signs on, so we could go through them and know what the signs are. Red signs are prohibition. These signs are like NO SMOKING. The yellow signs are warning signs and warn you of danger. The blue signs are mandatory. These signs tell you what you MUST do, like WEAR SAFETY BOOTS. And the green signs tell you about safe areas or equipment, like ... ...Fun Fair, and Health and Safety is always on high alert as we deal with the public on a daily basis. They're very strict with the Health and Safety laws. This is why they offer this course for the staff (although we are not obliged to do it). I've found this very helpful, and have learnt a lot from it. It has certainly made me think again.
One particular aspect of the course was when we covered NOISE. Working at a Fun Fare, I've got noise blasting ...
Louise90 10.06.2003
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Advantages: Safe workplace, no injuries Disadvantages: Court appearance, fines, death! All this could happen if we don't follow the rules.
The Health and Safety at Work ect. Act 1974
Many people refer to The Health and Safety at Work ect. Act 1974 without the ‘ect’ bit, this is very important, “HaSaWA” (The Health and Safety at Work ect. Act 1974) as it is normally shortened to, has a special status in law, in that it is an enabling act — meaning that it uses other legislation as well as the main act. As the UK health and safety law is contained in various ... ...and European Community — Regulations and Directives (that seem to appear on a very regular basis). There is consequently no one single piece of legislation, which can be regarded as the definitive statement of the law.
While not a definitive statement of the law the following provides an overview of the current legal position and legislation that may be considered necessary in the workplace.
The Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
The ...
123wizard 02.01.2002
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Advantages: Benefits both employer and employee Disadvantages: Is it comprehensive enough
...serious personal injury to a member of staff or the public, they have the authority to issue a prohibition notice. This has an immediate and often involves the full or part closure of the store.
The employer and employee are both responsible under the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The most important duties are listed below for both parties.
Employers’ duties under the Act of 1974
The employer is responsible for drawing ... ...is responsible for ensuring that safety procedures are implemented and followed implicitly.
The employer is responsible for the keeping and publishing of safety records.
The employer should advise staff and others of their responsibilities concerning health and safety.
Employees’ duties under the Act of 1974
Employees are required to follow safe working practices.
Employees are directly responsible for the safety of themselves and others around ...
jo_gerty 16.11.2004
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