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External analysis – political and legal factors
3.2 Health and safety in the workplace
There are a number of potential hazards in any workplace.
Some examples include unsafe electrics, torn carpets, poor lighting, wet floors and
top-heavy filing cabinets.
The law typically puts the responsibility for health and safety on both the employer
and the employee.
provide a safe working environment
prevent risks to health
ensure that plant and machinery is safe
EMPLOYER’S
RESPONSIBILITIES inform staff of any potential hazards
(duties, amongst
other things) set up emergency plans
provide adequate first aid facilities
notes check that the right equipment is used
and that it is regularly maintained
take reasonable care of their own
health and safety
take reasonable care not to put other
people at risk
co-operate with their employer to
ensure they have adequate training
EMPLOYEE’S and are familiar with their employer’s
RESPONSIBILITIES health and safety policies
(duties, amongst
other things) report any injuries suffered as a result
of performing their job
inform their employer if anything affects
their ability to work safely
check that the right equipment is used
and that it is regularly maintained
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