The vast majority of people need to work to make money. That’s why many of us go to work 9 to 5 in commercial premises where we use our skills to complete set jobs laid out by our employers. Of course there are alternative career paths out there as well including setting up your own business or going freelance or doing contract work. But all in all, the majority of working people tend to be in employed roles. When you’re an employee, you are entitled to certain rights. Your employer takes on a responsibility for providing you with a safe work environment and they commit to make your role as safe as possible like only requesting reasonable work to be carried out and providing safety equipment or protective gear for any tasks that are deemed to pose a relative risk to health or safety. While this is all your employer’s responsibility, it is important that you’re aware of your rights and that you follow the correct protocol if you think something is wrong. Too many employers get away with slacking or skimping out when it comes to their employees’ safety and it needs to be challenged. Here are a few basics that can help to secure your safety at work.CONTINUE READING ≫
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