Employer’s Duties and Responsibilities
Whistl, as an employer, has a duty to ensure; so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all our employees.
As an employer Whistl should: Provide and maintain safe equipment and safe operating procedures. Ensure that materials used at work are properly stored, handled, used and transported. Provide information, instruction, training and supervision. Provide a safe place of work with means of safe access and exit. Provide a safe working environment.
Provide a written statement of safety policy. Look after the health and safety of others. Talk to safety representatives.
Under the company’s Health and Safety Policy and Procedures, all Drivers:
Are responsible for making themselves familiar with the company health and safety policy and its associated rules and procedures Must report all accidents and any or potential hazards to their line manager, normally at the debrief Must co-operate with management in the wearing of the correct safety equipment, using the appropriate safety devices and following proper safe operating procedures (sops) Must co-operate in the investigation of accidents and the reporting of them Should promote ideas on the improvements of health and safety standards and also provide suitable suggestions for reductions in risks Are forbidden to interfere with or misuse any specified items of safety equipment or safety device Are required to take care of their own health and safety and the health and safety of others, they should not indulge in horseplay, wilful unsafe acts or carry out or play practical jokes on other employees Must clean up their working area, assist in the tidying up thereof , help maintain clear gangways and maintain high standards of housekeeping and hygiene failing to keep their workspace free and tidy from dangerous objects will be liable to disciplinary action including dismissal Are advised that strict requirements under health and safety at work act can be used by the enforcing authorities against such persons if found of reckless behaviour
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