Employability & Personal Development - Rights & Responsibilities in the Workplace will give you an understanding of your rights and responsibilities in the work place. If you would like to know more about pathway group training/pre-employment training please call us on: 0121 707 0550 or e-mail: info@pathwaygroup.co.uk

1. Employability &
Personal Development
Rights & Responsibilities in the Workplace

2. Aims & Objectives
To:
 Understand that employees have rights.
 Understand that employees have responsibilities.
 Understand why Health & Safety rules are important.
At the end of the training you will be expected to:
 Describe your own responsibilities
 Explain & follow emergency procedures.
 Explain how you can contribute to keeping colleagues & customers safe
& healthy.
 Contribute to a Risk Assessment Task

3.  All workers have a right to
work in places where risks to
their Health & Safety are
properly controlled.
 Health & Safety is about
stopping you getting hurt at
work or becoming ill through
work.
 Your employer is responsible
for Health & Safety, but you
must help.
Rights & Responsibilities

4.  All workers are entitled to work in environments where risks to their
Health & Safety are properly controlled. (Under Health & Safety law, the
primary responsibility for this is down to employers).
 Workers have a duty to take care of their own Health & Safety & that of
others who may be their actions at work.
 Workers must co-operate with employers & co-workers to help everyone
meet their legal requirements.
 As a worker, if you have specific queries or concerns relating to Health &
Safety in your workplace: Talk to your employer/ Manager/Supervisor or a
Health & Safety representative.
Rights & Responsibilities
The Law

5.  Safe & Secure Workplace Policies.
 Contract of Employment.
 Equality & Diversity Procedures.
 Equal Opportunities Procedures.
 Data Protection Procedures.
 Specific Workplace Procedures.
Rights & Responsibilities
The Law & How it is Enforced

6. 1. Follow the training you have received
when using any work items your employer
has given you.
2. Take reasonable care of your own & other
people’s Health & Safety.
3. Co-operate with your employer on Health
& Safety.
4. Tell someone (your employer, Supervisor,
Manager or Health & Safety
representative) if you think the work or
inadequate precautions are putting
anyone’s Health & Safety at serious risk.
Your Responsibilities

7. 1. List a range of employee rights &
responsibilities.
2. Give examples of how employee
rights & responsibilities are
protected by law.
3. Explain why it is important to keep
some information confidential.
Use these site to help you:
www.hse.gov.uk.
www.gov.uk
www.direct.gov.uk.
Activity #1

8.  A Risk Assessment is an important
step in protecting workers & the
business, as well as complying
with the Law.
 The Law does not expect you to
eliminate all risk, but your are
required to protect people as far
as ‘reasonably practicable’.
 A Risk Assessment is a careful
examination of what, in your
work, could cause harm to people.
Risk Assessments

9. 1. Identify the hazard.
2. Decide who might be harmed
& how.
3. Evaluate the risks & decide
on precautions.
4. Record your findings &
implement them.
5. Review your assessment &
update if necessary.
5 Steps to
Risk Assessments

10.  A HAZARD is ANYTHING that
may cause harm, such as
chemicals, electricity, working
from ladders, & open drawer
etc.
 The RISK is the chance (high or
low) that somebody could be
harmed by these & other
hazards, together with an
indication of how serious the
harm could be
Risks & Hazards

11. Working at Height
“Falls from heights are known to cause a large
number of workplace fatalities each year.”
The following slides show the regulations for
safe working practises:

12.  Avoid: Working at heights if you don't need to work above ground.
 Prevent: Falls if working at height cannot be avoided. Equipment will be
provided by your employer, it is important that you are given and follow
the training given on this equipment.
 Minimise: The distance to fall or the consequences of the fall; your
employer will put safe systems of work in place for you to follow
Working at Height

13. Reporting Incidents
& Accidents at work
What Must I Report?
 Deaths
 Injuries
 Occupational Diseases
 Dangerous Occurrences
 Gas Incidents

14. RIDDOR is the law that requires employers, & other people who
are in control of work premises, to report & keep records of:
 Work Related Deaths.
 Serious Injuries.
 Cases of Diagnosed Industrial Diseases.
 Certain ‘Dangerous Occurrences’ (Near Misses).
 Gas Incidents.
N.B There are also special requirements for Gas Incidents
RIDDOR
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases &
Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

15. If you use Display Screen Equipment it is
important that your workstation is set up
correctly to the following standards:
 350-600mm (700 max) away from the
screen.
 Eyes level with the screen.
 Fully adjustable seating.
 Wrist supports, Stable base.
 Approximately 900.
 Thigh clearance, foot rest if required.
 Document holder.
Display Screen Equipment (DSE)

16. The fatality rate from electric shock injuries is
high particularly where water is involved.
To prevent this make sure that:
 All equipment and electrical cables are
inspected regularly by a competent person.
 If a plug socket gets hot there is something
wrong don’t use it & report it.
 Never attempt electrical repairs.
 Never over load sockets.
 Switch non essential equipment off when
not in use.
Electricity

17.  Switch off all non-essential
equipment when not in use.
 Keep all flammable substances away
from heat sources.
 Keep escape routes clear.
 Ensure fire doors are closed.
 Don't allow rubbish to mount up.
 Never fool around or miss use
equipment.
 Never tackle a fire unless you are
trained in the correct procedures.
 Ensure you know your emergency fire
procedures.
Fire Prevention

18. Water: Used on wood, paper & fabrics.
Foam: Used on general & flammable liquids.
Powder: Used on general & plastics.
CO2: Used on electrical fires.
Wet Chemical: Used on cooking oil & fat fires.
Fire Blanket: Used on oils, fats, smothering
flames (starvation of oxygen).
Fire Extinguisher Uses

19. The purpose of First Aid is to prevent
illness or injuries getting worse until
medical help arrives:
 Don’t become a casualty yourself assess
the situation calmly.
 Act quickly and confidently don’t panic.
 Don’t move an injured person unless
injury or death is likely.
 Get help quickly.
First Aid

20. Responsibilities:
 Get to know where the first aid boxes
are located.
 First aid boxes must be accessible at
all times.
 Report any missing items to your
supervisor.
Typical contents of a first aid box
include:
 Plasters.
 Sterile Dressings.
 Safety Pins.
 Sterile Eye Wash.
First Aid

21. You must report all accidents & injuries to
your Supervisor and record it in the
Accident Book
The Accident Book must be available at all
times.
The most common causes of accidents are:
 Machinery
 Trips
 Lifting
 Slips
 Falls
 Sharps
 Vehicles
 Messing Around
Accidents & Injuries

22. Red: Prohibition
Blue: Mandatory
Green: Information
Yellow: Warning
Remember it is a legal requirement to obey all safety signs.
The employer must ensure that the workplace meets legal
requirements.
But, remember to report any workplace defects.
Safety Signs

23. All Members of staff must maintain
the highest standards of personal
hygiene
To prevent infection & disease they
must wash their hands at the
appropriate times.
Activity #2
List the appropriate times to wash
your hands.
Personal Hygiene

24.  Employers have basic duties concerning the provision & use of Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) at work by meeting the requirements of
the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992.
 PPE is defined in the Regulations as
‘all equipment (including, clothing affording protection against the
weather) which is intended to be worn, or held by a person at work, &
which protects them against one or more risks to their health or safety’,
 e. g Safety Helmets, Gloves, Eye Protection, High-visibility Clothing,
Safety Footwear & Safety Harnesses.
What is PPE:
Protective Personal Equipment

25. The main requirement of the PPE at Work Regulations 1992 is that:
‘PPE is to be supplied & used at work wherever there are risks to
Health & Safety that cannot be adequately controlled in other ways’
The Regulations also require that PPE is:
 Properly assessed before use to ensure it is suitable.
 Maintained & stored properly.
 Provided with instructions on how to use it safely.
 Used correctly by employees.
PPE Regulation Requirements

26. Manual Handling
1.Stop & Think
2.Position Feet
3.Bend Knees
4.Get a firm Grip
5.Keep Back Straight
6.Raise with the Legs
7.Keep the Load Close to the Body

27.  Before handling any chemicals read
and observe the label the (COSHH)
assessment provided and completed
by your employer.
 Always use safe working practises.
 Always dispose of excess chemicals
safely.
 Use the right chemical for the right job
on the right surface in the right way.
 Never use chemicals until you have
been trained in their use and the use
of PPE.
COSHH:
Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health

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