Health and safety at work act (1974)
It’s an act which protects people against risks related to their health and safety in their work environment. Section 2 in the act, for example, concentrates on the duties of employers and Section 7 on their employee’s duties.
Section 2:
It shall be the duty of every employer to:
Provide a safe place to work
Provide safe plant that is properly maintained.
Ensure that articles and substances are used, handled, stored and transported in a way that is safe and with out risk to health…
Section 7:
It shall be the duty of every employee to:
Make themselves familiar with and conform to the safety and health program at all times.
Observe all safety rules at all times.
Wear appropriate safety equipment and use appropriate safety devices at all times…
Main benefits of the Act for individuals and groups in the Information Age are that you’re providing a safe and secure environment for your workers as well as yourself and it should always be a priority. Having a safe working environment will make your workers enjoy their work more and feel happier which will lead to higher productivity and better relationships between the employees, managers and visiting clients. However, there are also disadvantages of the Act, like the fact that it might be expensive for the employer to make sure that all the equipment is ‘up to date’ with the latest technology. It might also be hard to make sure that all of the workers are following the regulations.
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