Human Resource: Health & Safety Legislation.

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Human Resource: Health & Safety Legislation.
One of the most important HR policies and employment legislations is health and safety.
All employees have the right to goodhealth which is why every employee vulnerable to ill-health
requires protective gear. The legislation discussed here controls health and safety standards in
every place of work. The main reason every location of work must have this legislation is so as
to prevent injuries, accidents and diseases. If these standards are breached, there are
consequences and every employer ought to know them well. Therefore, this legislation also
details the role and responsibility that employers, employees, and supervisors have in upholding
proper health and safety. In general, this law requires the companies to take the initiative of
protecting the health of their employees while they are in the workplace. There are different
ways to do so, which include but not limited to offering them the right kind of training on how to
handle potentially dangerous apparatus or materials as well as informing them of the potential
dangers that might occur in their places of work.
Under this legislation, an employee has all the right to refuse to work in an environment
that they deem unsafe. Most employers select a health and safety committee or representatives to
assist in organization’s plan on health and safety. Such committees often consist of workers and
representatives of the management. Precisely, the committee’s work is to identify and prevent 
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hazards in workplaces. It is also their responsibility to recommend solutions to any safety and
health issues that arise. In most countries, the security and well-being of employeesarecommonly
controlled by local or regional legislation. As an employer, it is of great importance to visit your
province, state or region’s website to gain information on well-being and health care.