Health and Safety at Work – Every Employer’s Duty to avoid Injury

According to the law, every employer is liable to provide adequate safety measures to all the employees. Health and safety at work should be upheld by all the employers. Employers must take all the measures to ensure the health, safety and welfare of their employees at work.

If they fail to do so, they may be prosecuted. Failure to ensure safe working practices could also lead to an employee suing for personal injury. Hence, an employer must assess the level of risk as against

Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garment designed to protect the wearer's body or clothing from injury by electrical hazards, heat, chemicals, and infection, for job-related occupational safety and health purposes, and in sports, martial arts, combat etc.

PPE can also be used to protect the working environment from pesticide application, pollution or infection from the worker (for example in a microchip factory).

Workplace Safety for Pregnant Employees – Employer’s Responsibility

Pregnant women working in offices are liable for protection against any kind of injuries. It is the responsibility of every employer to ensure workplace safety for pregnant employees. The employer must carry out a risk assessment to your job to identify any possible risks to you and your unborn child. These risks may be caused by:

• Lifting or carrying heavy loads

• Standing or sitting for long periods

• Exposure to toxic substances

• Long working hours

You can also make use of employee accident claim and health-related claim