Ethical workplace

Question 1

What are the responsibilities of the employee under the Health and safety at work act 1974?

Answer 1

Take reasonable care of yourself and others who may be affected by what you do or do not do

Follow instructions from your employer on health and safety matters and attend relevant health and safety training

Report hazards and defects observed in the workplace

Question 2

What are the responsibilities of the employer under the health and safety at work act 1974?

Answer 2

Provide and maintain safety equipment and safe systems of work e.g PPE, safe routes of entry/exit

Ensure materials used are properly stored

Provide a written safety policy/risk assessment - investigation of accidents