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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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