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Through the years, the labour movement has fought for legislation which regulates & restricts the risks to which workers are exposed.
These aren't matters of morality or good practice, they are statutory duties enforceable in the last resort by criminal sanctions. [THREAD]
These aren't matters of morality or good practice, they are statutory duties enforceable in the last resort by criminal sanctions. [THREAD]
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 require employers provide the suitable personal protective equipment (PPE).
In many businesses PPE may not be necessary against COVID-19 since the risk is minimal. But there are many jobs where it is crucial.
In many businesses PPE may not be necessary against COVID-19 since the risk is minimal. But there are many jobs where it is crucial.
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 require workplaces to be kept sufficiently clean and that washing facilities are readily accessible.
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require employers actively make suitable and sufficient health and safety risk assessments to identify the measures needed to comply with those laws referenced above.
Breach of all these duties above is a criminal offence on the part of the employer and any other person responsible, such as a manager, according to the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
The Employment Rights Act 1996 gives workers the right not to be penalised by their employer where they leave, or propose to leave, their place of work because of any reasonable belief of serious and imminent danger.
