The principle of empowering people implies that they must accept responsibility for their own actions and the actions of others.

The principle of empowering people implies that they must accept responsibility for their own actions and the actions of others.

Empowering PeopleEmpowering People

What do Representatives do?What do Representatives do?

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Safety RepresentativesSafety Representatives

Safety Representatives are on the front line of accident dynamics. They are there when things start to go wrong and are ideally situated to prevent accidents occurring. Safety Representatives are indemnified against giving bad advice.

Safety Representatives are on the front line of accident dynamics. They are there when things start to go wrong and are ideally situated to prevent accidents occurring. Safety Representatives are indemnified against giving bad advice.

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Bad press and perception are barriers to improving health and safety standards. Bad press and perception are barriers to improving health and safety standards.

• Not knowing or using safe working methods• Lack of testing, inspections and maintenance• Unsafe manual handling• Cutting corners• Inappropriate supervision • Lack of training• Carelessness• Untidiness • Horseplay

• Not knowing or using safe working methods• Lack of testing, inspections and maintenance• Unsafe manual handling• Cutting corners• Inappropriate supervision • Lack of training• Carelessness• Untidiness • Horseplay

Common Causes of AccidentsCommon Causes of Accidents

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• Have a duty to work safely no matter who employs them

• Accidents are best prevented by People being aware of hazards and working in a safe manner

• Have a duty to work safely no matter who employs them

• Accidents are best prevented by People being aware of hazards and working in a safe manner

All People at work All People at work

Employees are far more likely to comply with site rules and regulations if they are involved in meaningful consultation and are part of the decision making process

Employees are far more likely to comply with site rules and regulations if they are involved in meaningful consultation and are part of the decision making process

Bovis Manchester Royal infirmary

Safety Committee

Bovis Manchester Royal infirmary

Safety Committee

Bovis Manchester Royal InfirmaryBovis Manchester Royal Infirmary

Incident & Injury FreeIncident & Injury Free