The law says that your employer should make sure that you have safe and healthy working conditions, if there are more than five employees your employer needs to have a Health and Safety Policy and to make the employees aware of it.
The sorts of things that are covered by the law are:
- noise at work
- hazardous substances
- manual handling
- use of VDUs (computer terminals)
- repetitive strain injury
- fire safety
- toilets and washing facilities
- temperature.
The Greater Manchester Pay and Employment Rights Advice Service provides a free and confidential telephone advice service on employment rights.
The Greater Manchester Pay and Employment Rights Advice Service
4th Floor Swan Buildings
20 Swan Street
Manchester M4 5JW
0161 839 3888 (voice and minicom).
The Greater Manchester Pay and Employment Rights Advice Service
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