Your
place of work should have a SAFETY POLICY. The safety policy is a
statement from your employer about the work place’s commitment to
your health and safety at work. It explains who is responsible for
making sure you're working in a safe place and how this will be
done.
Your
safety:
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Nearly every
worker is covered by the Health and Safety at Work Act
(1974).
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Every employer must have a health and
safety policy explaining who is responsible for
what.
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Ask if you
don’t understand these rules: you are responsible
too. Learn how to work safely and obey safety
rules.
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Use all equipment
and protective clothing provided. You have a right to be protected
against anything that might affect your health.
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Report things
that seem dangerous, damaged or faulty.
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You have a right
to refuse to do something if you think it is
dangerous.
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Only use tools,
machinery or substances after you've been trained and given
permission to do so.
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Be smart - think
before you act.
Useful
links:
Fetch!
Useful links about work and your
health
Young
Worker
Advice,
quizzes and fact sheets for young people starting
work.
TUC
Advice on working
safely.
