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Section 7 of the HSAWA specifies that EMPLOYEES must:-

a) Take reasonable care for themselves and others that may affect their
acts/omissions etc. e.g. wear specified PPE, follow safe systems of work and not
block fire exits
b) Co-operate with the employer or other to enable them to carry out their duty
and/or statutory requirements e.g. report hazards and near misses, attend training,
provide medical samples etc

So in the event of a serious accident on a site, the customer, the employer (us) and the
employee (you) may all be questioned under oath and could face heavier penalties than
ever before.

This really is nothing to worry about if we continue to be vigilant, follow the safe
systems of work laid down and continually assess the risks around (taking appropriate
action to minimise them).

We are now seeing clear signs that the more educated, astute customers are choosing to
work much closer with safe companies and build stronger, safer partnerships to protect
them from potential prosecution, rather than keep tendering work and awarding to the
cheapest bidder who might put them personally, and their company, at risk of
prosecution under section 3 of the HSAWA.

Despite the current economic climate, my promise to you is that we will not relax our
safety standards for any reason; our training programme for 2009 is more
comprehensive than ever before, and Xmo Strata plans to strengthen its position as
market leader by continuing to pioneer and promote safety as much as it can.

Our individual safety is not solely in our hands, we have to rely on those around us to steer us away
from danger and warn us of potential hazards. We need safety awareness to be instinctive and form an
integral part of our working lives; it is this, in turn, that may save the lives of others.

If you have any queries regarding the Safety Bulletin content or require further information please
contact any staff member of Xmo Strata Ltd.