- Number of issue: Occupational risk assessments at the workstation forklift operator
Motorized lorries are currently one of the most frequently used means of internal transport in various types of industries, warehouses, forwarding, and the most common type of trolley is a forklift truck with mechanical lifting drive (often also referred to as a forklift truck).
- One-off compensation for an accident in agriculture has been increased
On 17 May 2018 the rate of one-off compensation for an accident at work in agriculture or agricultural occupational disease changed. It will now amount to PLN 809 for each percentage of permanent or long-term damage to health.
- Eye and face protection - indications for use, selection, maintenance
The obligation to provide safe and hygienic working conditions should primarily be implemented by eliminating threats and nuisances, and only when they are not avoidable - by applying collective safeguards, and when they can not be applied - by introducing individual protection.
- Installations and electrical equipment on the construction site
Environmental conditions and working conditions at the site generate an increased risk of electric shock (open work, rainfall, higher humidity, carrying out various types of work at the same time increasing the risk of damage to electrical equipment and installations used at the construction site). Installations and electrical equipment on the construction site should be made in this way. maintained and operated so as not to expose employees to electric shocks, atmospheric surges, harmful effects of electromagnetic fields, and do not constitute a fire, explosion hazard and do not cause other harmful effects.
- How to reduce the burden of stressors in the workplace?
Examples of good practices are a suggestion and suggestion of how to reduce the onerous effect of stressors. However, it is important to remember about the individual approach and remediation strategies adapted to the specifics of a given workplace, workplace and individual employee. This is necessary because psychosocial work conditions can be dangerous, but they do not have to.
- Employer's liability on the basis of fault for the consequences of an accident at work
The employer's liability on the basis of fault for the consequences of an accident at work depends on the employee demonstrating in the course of the process that the work was organized incorrectly, or that the existing real risks were not recognized or that the threats actually diagnosed were not eliminated by the employer, consequently, it led to an accident.
- Responsibilities of entrepreneurial safety at work organizing the work of the contractor
According to art. 304 § 3 of the Labor Code, the duties provided for in art. 207 § 2 of the Labor Code rests with an entity who is not an employer (entrepreneurs) and organizes the work of natural persons employed on a basis other than employment, also under non-employment relationships, including contracts of mandate - the Bialystok Court of Appeal ruled in the judgment of 10 April 2015 ( reference number I ACa 1002/14).
- Violation of OSH regulations by employees and employer's liability
As a consequence of the provision, the employer's responsibilities do not affect the duties of employees in the field of occupational health and safety, the unconditional responsibility of the employer. This means that the employer can not get away from it, saying that the employee also did not fulfill his obligations in the field of health and safety - the Appeal Court in Poznań ruled. in the judgment of August 1, 2013, Ref. act III of AP 9/13.
- What are the obligations of an employer when exposing employees to occupational disease?
An employer whose employees are exposed to the occurrence of occupational disease can not limit themselves to informing employees about the risk associated with the emergence of this disease. They are also burdened with other duties that the Supreme Court calls attention to.
- When is the employer not responsible for the accident at the workplace?
Whoever entrusts the performance of an act to a person who is subject to his direction and is obliged to follow his instructions, is responsible for the damage caused by the fault of the person in the performance of the activity entrusted to him.
- Employer's obligations in the event of workers' contact with asbestos-containing waste
The concept of product and waste can not be equated. The provisions of the regulation do not talk about "potential" contact with products containing asbestos, and about contact.
- How does Carlsberg work in the field of health and safety?
Ensuring safe working conditions is not only the responsibility of every employer, but also a guarantee of the company's efficiency. Therefore, Carlsberg Poland introduces a number of security procedures and programs and campaigns that build the culture and awareness of employees in this area. The aim of Carlsberg is to reduce accidents to ZERO in the Group's breweries. See what actions the company undertakes to achieve its goal.
- What certificate for handling the truck will be due from August 2018?
With regard to the new regulation on occupational health and safety in the use of powered forklifts. I have several dozen employee certificates before me to finish the course for handling trucks. Of course, the certificates are issued by "training agencies", "training centers", "training academy", etc. Then I have to know that these places have UDT accreditation and the exam was on behalf of UDT?
- What weight can a pregnant woman carry when working in a casual way?
Question: What are the transfer norms for pregnant women at odd jobs? This regulation is not specified (there is no breakdown into permanent and occasional work).
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