HSE: Workers 'deserve training'

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HSE: Workers 'deserve training' The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has stated that all workers deserve proper training on how to use machinery and equipment.

It advised that when undertaking dangerous tasks or working at height, labourers need to be properly trained and that there was no excuse for employers to fail in this responsibility as there are a wealth of guidelines available.

Dave Redman, an HSE principal inspector, commented: "All workers have a right to expect to be trained on how to use the equipment they are working with and there is plenty of advice and guidance available to employers"

Section two of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires firms to provide information, instruction, training and supervision for workers.

It also states that companies should supply systems of work that are safe, something that may be achieved in part by providing personal protective equipment such as safety helmets.
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