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Posted By Robert Woods
To cut a long story short a printer has waist length hair which is tied back pony tail style.
There is concern that it may become entangled in machinery.
He rufuses to wear a hat or hairnet.
Any suggestions on legislation or from personal experiance would be appreciated.
Robert Woods
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Posted By Adrian Clifton
Hi Robert. I am presuming that as a result of a risk assessment you have identified the danger of entanglement in moving parts of machinery. The wearing of a hat or hairnet is a method of controlling the risk and under HASWA 1974 employees have a duty to co-operate with employers who have the legal duty to identify and reduce risk of injuries.
An alternative track may be to ask the employee to put his ponytail inside the back of his shirt/overalls provided this does not restrict his movements.
Good luck. Adrian.
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Posted By Tim
You could just sack him!
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Posted By Richard
It is an offence not to cooperate with an employer in regard to measures which may be necessary for that employer to comply with health and safety legislation (HASAWA Sect 7)
Richard
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Posted By Andy
Robert,
I completely agree with previous responses.
You are making a reasonable request for an obvious hazard.
He is in breach of Section 7, no question.
Hopefully you HR dept will advise on any tricky employment law. You may have to informal warn, first written etc. However, it is implied in the contract of employment, (whether verbal or not) to comply with section 7 and this may count as gross misconduct resulting in instant dismissal.
I do not think that this person would hesitate for a second to put in an industrial injury claim.
Why shouldn’t an employer also take the necessary action?
Regards
Andy.
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