Should i be left as the only person left in the kitchen at work?

Question

I am left to work alone for at least 3 hrs when everyone else has left. I recently burn myself and couldnt find the accident book. Is being alone in the biulding against health and safety law?

Answer 1

Leaves when everyone else leaves. Not fair on you to do all the work especially for 3 hours when everyone has gone

Answer 2

It depends on what you were hired to do, and what your co-workers were hired to do. If you are the only person hired to clean up, then you would often be the last person to leave. You can ask your employer for a job description. Employers are required to pay you for overtime, either anything over eight hours a day, or 40 hours a week, You should check witht the Department of Labor in your area to see what the law is regarding your type of work. You especially should check to see what types of tasks on your job require the employer to adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Act standards. Ask your supervisor where the safety procedure or accident procedure handbook is, and where the first aid kit is located. While you're at it, ask where the fire extinguishers are and how to use them. Ask your employer to hold safety classes for employees.

And always remember, when you burn yourself, immediately put the burn in cold water and leave it there as long as possible. It stops the burning process. If you get a blister from the burn, it is a 2nd degree burn and if it is bad enough, you need to go to the emergency room for treatment. You should get your supervisor's phone number, so if you injure yourself on the job you can call him or her if no one else is at work. Tell them you are going to the emergency room for treatment. Be sure and get a copy of the medical record after you've been treated by the hospital or doctor so you can give a copy to your employer. You can also tell your employer that you want to file a Worker's Compensation form with the Department of Labor. The employer is required to do this for a work related injury. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

i used to work as a powder coater, the components then had to be baked in a huge massive oven with electric elements which were open. it was the standard practise that there were always 2 people there at all times. fumes heat = exhaustion and danger. i was made to work on my own during night shift without knowing what danger i was in. i realised how dangerous it was when an iron bar that held the spray curtain fell on my forehead. luckily i was'nt knocked unconcious or i'd be dead. refuse to work alone in the kitchen. what if you slip with a knife, if its shrugged off by the manager make them stay with you untill you finish. if they refuse: HSE<<<<<<<< thats the health and safety executive. i've used them twice and they is da law!!! baby

Answer 4

Health and safety usually says that at least 2 people should be together in a building unless security guards are on duty. They should leave and set any alarms accordingly.
If in doubt consult union or local health and safety department.

Answer 5

it possibly could be against the health and safety laws,you could slip or fall or anything,or a fire, you should'nt be left alone a lot of accidents happen in kitchens and at work, i think you should look further into this on health and safety rules.

Answer 6

no there must be at least 2 people in a place of work for safety reasons so yes your company or person in charge is breaking the law

Answer 7

I think it is yes, don't worry I'm always being left alone where I work, it's because I'm the youngest and I probably smell or something! Why don't you talk to your supervisor about it, tell him that you burnt yourself and what if something serious had happened, they'd be in trouble you see!

Answer 8

In america you are not allowed to be the only person unless you are food safety certified. There has to be someone qualified on site at all times.

Answer 9

Talk to manager and tell him you don't feel happy about being left on your own for that long.

Answer 10

No, I don't think it's against the law. Sounds like you'll just have to step it up and quit being a whiny *****.