Risk Assessments at Work
Discussion
Hi,
The company I work for carry out work at a number of different sites (I don't want to be to specific).
We issue a method statement and risk assessment for each job, but they are all very generic.
Many sections on the risk assessment state the client should advise us of any risks. For example some sites we are working around chemicals, biomass, oils etc. None of these are ever actually directly mentioned in the risk assessment other than to say the client should advise us of 'any other hazards'.
Surely my employer should find out what potential substances we may come across before we go, and advise us on any potential risks of said substance. As the employer is responsible for providing a safe place of work. Is it the responsibility of the site we visit?
Anyone agree with me, or am I wrong?
The company I work for carry out work at a number of different sites (I don't want to be to specific).
We issue a method statement and risk assessment for each job, but they are all very generic.
Many sections on the risk assessment state the client should advise us of any risks. For example some sites we are working around chemicals, biomass, oils etc. None of these are ever actually directly mentioned in the risk assessment other than to say the client should advise us of 'any other hazards'.
Surely my employer should find out what potential substances we may come across before we go, and advise us on any potential risks of said substance. As the employer is responsible for providing a safe place of work. Is it the responsibility of the site we visit?
Anyone agree with me, or am I wrong?
Sort of agree with you there.
What I'm getting at is - if there was an accident, my employer may get shafted for inadequate risk assessments because employees were not fully aware of what they were dealing with.
And...I wouldn't really want that to happen (I realise this all quite unlikely).
What I'm getting at is - if there was an accident, my employer may get shafted for inadequate risk assessments because employees were not fully aware of what they were dealing with.
And...I wouldn't really want that to happen (I realise this all quite unlikely).
Gassing Station | Jobs & Employment Matters | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff