Conduct themselves; in a safe and professional manner and avoid any unsafe, reckless, or disruptive behaviour.
Attend as requested any training course designed to further the needs of health and safety.
Inform their Line Manager of any possible breaches in health and safety legislation noted or any possible improvements in safety which can foreseeably be achieved.
Report any medical condition which may affect the health and safety of themselves or other persons to their line manager and the HR department.
The Group will ensure that an effective means of communication is provided between all employees and the Group in relation to health and safety matters.
Effective communication with our employees on health and safety issues is an essential element of maintaining a safe and healthy working environment within the Group.
The following legislation requires Hastoe as an employer to consult with our employees or their representatives on issues relating to their health and safety whilst at work or on Group business:
The Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996.
The Group will allow sufficient time for our employees to express their views on health and safety issues and will take account of these views prior to a final decision being made. This may be achieved through trial sessions, surveys, discussions and feedback from participants.
The Group will consult with employees in the following situations and this will usually form part of our regular meetings:
Where there is any change which may substantially affect their health and safety whilst at work or on Group business such as the introduction or change of any policies or procedures, addition of new equipment or ways of working.
On the arrangements for getting competent persons to assist the Group in satisfying health and safety legislation.
By providing information on the likely risks and dangers that employees may be exposed to arising from their work and the measures to reduce or eliminate these risks and what employees should do if they have to deal with a risk or danger.
When planning any health and safety training.
On the health and safety consequences of introducing any new technology.