A survey of more than 1,500 workers saw three-quarters admit to being unaware of safety procedures within their workplaces.
The survey, by website personalinjurylawyers.co.uk, found that 73% of workers were totally unaware of health and safety procedures, and nearly half claimed they had never seen any written documentation about safety procedures, despite working in a business with five or more employees. Only 6% of those taking part felt they were “very knowledgeable” about their organisation’s health and safety procedures.
20% of the employees questioned knew their organisation’s fire safety procedures while less than one third knew who the business’s “health and safety manager” was. Furthermore, only a quarter claimed to know where their workplace first-aid kit was located.
A positive approach to Health & Safety within a firm can make a huge difference towards reducing workplace accidents. Statistics like these show how much more still needs to be done within many organisations.
