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Network Journal 2008 Issue 2 March/April |
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Talking to safety rep Jan Main
Jan Main works for Morrisons in Stewartfield, East Kilbride, Scotland.
"Most workers don't give too much thought to health and safety until they have a problem.
"I know I didn't until I slipped at work. It brought home just how important health and safety is and I wasted no time putting my name forward as the store rep.
"It's very interesting and there's a lot to learn. You get paid time off for training and to carry out your role. Regular risk assessments, investigating accidents and potential hazards are a vital part of the role. It's a common sense approach really.
"Staff need to be vigilant, keep their own areas safe and to report any potential hazards immediately.
"We had a problem recently where checkout operators were being cut by display tickets because they had to reach over to them. I looked into it, made a report and spoke to my manager. The displays were moved to another area - problem solved."
www.usdaw.org.uk/healthandsafety
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