Posted By Junior
I have worked for a metal company for over a year. Everyday I use tools like angle grinders and drills that I have had no form of training for. My boss constantly gets me and my colleagues to do things, I myself consider to be quite dangerous. I also know that none of the other guys that I work with have not had any training to use the tools that we do use. We also lift heavy metal beams onto our shoulders and he hasn't provided any manual handling training either. A lot of the guys I work with regularly complain of a bad back and I don't want to be the next one on the list.

It seems my boss has little or no regard for Health and Safety and I need some advice on what my rights are as an employee and if he can fire me for pulling him up on his health and safety policy

Posted By Bob Youel

If you think that it is that bad I advise that you seriously think of moving on - thereafter act as you think you should do

You have tons of rights but you need to make the decision as to if you want to enforce those rights

Your boss may be totally unaware of the realities of life so if you think that he is approachable approach him and you may be pleasantly surprised