19th July 2005, 02:47 PM
The problems outlined by Troll appear to fall into the category of what some H&S policy documents define as 'Unsafe Situations'.
There should be a means for anyone to report an Unsafe Situation and to have it investigated. I have sometimes seen the Site Accident Book used to report such incidents, although there ought to be a more appropriate means and staff should be made aware of the responsible person during H&S briefings.
Regarding keeping quiet about Unsafe Situations. Under the current H&S and employment laws it may be possible for an employer to take disciplinary action against an employee who fails to report an Unsafe Situation and could result in dismissal. To that end keeping quiet could be as threatening to your job prospects as becoming a whistle blower.
There should be a means for anyone to report an Unsafe Situation and to have it investigated. I have sometimes seen the Site Accident Book used to report such incidents, although there ought to be a more appropriate means and staff should be made aware of the responsible person during H&S briefings.
Regarding keeping quiet about Unsafe Situations. Under the current H&S and employment laws it may be possible for an employer to take disciplinary action against an employee who fails to report an Unsafe Situation and could result in dismissal. To that end keeping quiet could be as threatening to your job prospects as becoming a whistle blower.