Main implications of any legal requirments relating to health and safety for employers and employees (F&B)

The main reason is to protect the employer as well as the employee, and to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.

Sondela nature reserve consists of an health and safety committee where they have a suitable meeting place and ensure that records are kept for a period of at least 3 years.

Employers responsibilities

Employers have responsibilities for the health and safety of their employees. They are also responsible for any visitors to their premises such as customers, guests, suppliers and general public.

All employers no matter what size of the establishment must:
*Make the work place safe
*Prevent risks to health
*Ensure that machinery, equipment and utensils are safe to use and that safe working practices are set up and followed
*Make sure that all materials are handles, stored and used safely
*Provide adequate first aid facilities
*Tell you of any potential hazards from the work you do, chemicals and other substances used by the firm, and give you information, training and supervision as needed
*Set up emergency plans
*Ensure that warning signs are provided and looks after
*Report certain accidents, injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences to either the health and safety executive (HSE) or the local authority, depending on the type of business

Employee's responsibility

Employers have obligations to ensure a safe and healthy workplace. As employee, you have rights, and you have responsibilities for your own well being and that of your other employees.

Your responsibilities as employee are:
*To take reasonable care of your own health and safety
*If possible avoid wearing jewelery or loose clothing when operating machinery
*If you have long hair make sure it is tied out of the way
*To co-operate with your employer, making sure that you get the proper training and you understand and follow the company's health ans safety policies
*Not to interfere or misuse anything that's been provided for your health and safety
*Report injuries, strains or illnesses you suffer as a result of doing your job
*To tell you employer if something has happened that may affect your ability to do your job
* Your employer must provide PPE (personal protective equipment) to you free of charge to must use this correctly, and follow the training and instruction you've been given