The principle of empowering people implies that they must accept responsibility for their own actions and the actions of others. Empowering People

What do Representatives do? Assist Managers SRSC1977SRSC1977 SRSC1977SRSC REGS1996REGS 1996REGS1996REGS

Safety Representatives Safety Representatives are on the front line of accident dynamics. They are there when things start to go wrong and are ideally situated to prevent accidents occurring. Safety Representatives are indemnified against giving bad advice. Safety Representatives are on the front line of accident dynamics. They are there when things start to go wrong and are ideally situated to prevent accidents occurring. Safety Representatives are indemnified against giving bad advice.

Bonkers conkers Bad press and perception are barriers to improving health and safety standards.

Not knowing or using safe working methods Lack of testing, inspections and maintenance Unsafe manual handling Cutting corners Inappropriate supervision Lack of training Carelessness Untidiness Horseplay Not knowing or using safe working methods Lack of testing, inspections and maintenance Unsafe manual handling Cutting corners Inappropriate supervision Lack of training Carelessness Untidiness Horseplay Common Causes of Accidents

Fatal injuries in construction

Have a duty to work safely no matter who employs them Accidents are best prevented by People being aware of hazards and working in a safe manner Have a duty to work safely no matter who employs them Accidents are best prevented by People being aware of hazards and working in a safe manner All People at work

Employees are far more likely to comply with site rules and regulations if they are involved in meaningful consultation and are part of the decision making process Bovis Manchester Royal infirmary Safety Committee Bovis Manchester Royal infirmary Safety Committee

Bovis Manchester Royal Infirmary Incident & Injury Free