Health and Safety Common Questions
I had an accident at work. What should I do?
Make sure that the incident has been recorded in employer’s Accident Book.
Contact Environmental Health for further advice. For certain employers the Health and Safety Executive will be involved. If a fatality, Central Scotland Police will also investigate.
Call out is only available in the event of a fatality or a major accident.
Responsible Service: Community Health and Safety
I slipped/fell/tripped while shopping in a local supermarket/department store. What should I do?
Make sure that the incident was recorded in the company records and contact Environmental Health for further advice.
Call out service is only available in the event of a fatality or major accident caused by a work activity. If a fatality, Central Scotland Police will also investigate.
Responsible Service:Community Health and Safety
If I am concerned about health, safety and welfare matters in the workplace where can I get more information?
Contact Environmental Health for more information and advice. Many informative leaflets are available on all aspects of Health and Safety at Work. For certain employers the Health and Safety Executive will be involved.
Responsible Service:Community Health and Safety
My workplace is cold. Is there a minimum temperature that I should be working in?
Generally the minimum temperature for a workplace is 16oC, but there are allowances for working in cold stores and/or where hard physical labour is carried out. For certain employers the Health and Safety Executive will be involved. Contact Environmental Health for more information and advice.
Responsible Service:Community Health and Safety
My workplace is very warm. Is there a maximum temperature that I should be working in?
There is no maximum temperature laid down in legislation. Each complaint is dealt with on its merits and on the circumstances in which the work is being carried out. For certain employers the Health and Safety Executive will be involved. Contact Environmental Health for more information and advice.
Responsible Service:Community Health and Safety
How long do I need to work before I am entitled to a rest break?
Under the Working Time Regulations, generally you are entitled to a break of 20 minutes after 6 hours working. There are different rules for young people. Under 18s are entitled to a break after 4 and a half hours. These rest breaks are not in addition to lunch breaks. The legislation is complicated and further information or advice can be obtained from Environmental Health or the Health and Safety Executive. Booklets explaining the legislation and the rights it gives to workers are available.
Responsible Service:Community Health and Safety
What are the rules about allowing children to work?
Children’s Services have bye-laws governing the rules relating to the employment of children while they are still at school. Under Health and Safety legislation employers have a special duty to consider the risks to young people in their employment. In certain circumstances the Health and Safety Executive will be involved.
Responsible Service:Children’s Services
Community Health and Safety
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