Who is responsible for workplace safety - the employer or the competent employee?
Adhering to the issues of workplace safety and legislation are of paramount importance.
The importance of compliance with legal frameworks designed to protect employees and mitigate risks should not be taken lightly.
Let's look at an employer's duty of care, management of health and safety at work and reporting regulations.
1. Employers have a fundamental duty of care towards their employees.
This duty encompasses providing a safe and secure work environment, free from risks that could cause harm or injury.
There are legal obligations to assess workplace risks, implement control measures and provide training and supervision to ensure employee safety.
2. In place should be a system to carry out H&S reviews at work.
Risk assessments to identify potential hazards related to workplace violence, implementing preventive measures, training programmes and much more are required.
Compliance with health and safety legislation is not just a legal requirement but a moral imperative to protect the wellbeing and safety of employees.
3. Under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations employers have a duty to report certain workplace incidents to the relevant authorities.
This includes serious injuries and dangerous occurrences such as violent incidents.
The importance of prompt reporting and investigation to prevent future incidents and ensure appropriate support for affected employees is vitally important.
Under various statutory provisions employees are entitled to protection from harassment, bullying and aggression.
Employers must take proactive measures to prevent and address instances of harassment, bullying and aggression, which can contribute to workplace violence and undermine employee wellbeing.
Adhering to health and safety regulations will cultivate a culture that safeguards employees and mitigates the risks of workplace violence.
All this and more is not merely a box-ticking exercise but a commitment to upholding fundamental rights and fostering a supportive and secure work environment for all.
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