As part of our mission to make health & safety simple we have compiled a brief list explaining important topics relating to health & safety in the workplace. Each issue we represent a letter of the alphabet and associate a few words in health and safety requirements associated with that letter.
Biological Agents – Biological Agents Regulations 1998
Employers are required to provide information, training and health surveillance to employees who are exposed to biological agents such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. It is advisable to keep a list of exposed workers for more than 10 years.
Bullying at Work – Safety Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005
The Act imposes a specific duty on employers to manage and conduct their activities to prevent any ‘improper conduct or behaviour’ which might affect the safety and health of employees. It also imposes a corresponding duty on employees to ensure that they do not engage in improper conduct or behaviour. Employers should have an Anti-Bullying policy in place and ensure it is communicated effectively to employees.
