I work on checkouts in a supermarket and recently they have banned us from taking a bottle of water onto the checkout with us. Is there any law that protects our right to have water with us? Or is it their right to ban it?
2007-02-20 07:20:00 · 10 answers · asked by aleta_uk_0 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Actually yes there is a law (well a regulation not an Act) and I quote from it:
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
Drinking water
22.—(1) An adequate supply of wholesome drinking water shall be provided for all persons at work in the workplace.
(2) Every supply of drinking water required by paragraph (1) shall—
(a) be readily accessible at suitable places; and
(b) be conspicuously marked by an appropriate sign where necessary for reasons of health or safety.
(3) Where a supply of drinking water is required by paragraph (1), there shall also be provided a sufficient number of suitable cups or other drinking vessels unless the supply of drinking water is in a jet from which persons can drink easily.
2007-02-20 07:51:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does sound unusual but as your employer, they have the right to make it a work place condition.
My guess is they don't want the water near the electronic, equipment.
Ask your supervisor for an explanation, and see if there is a place a few steps away where you and the other operators can keep them
I have only seen it in one supermarket and the girls there have decorated their bottles with a hair ribbon or something the will know is their.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-20 07:44:38 · answer #2 · answered by Murray H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is morally wrong but the company must be in the right as they would not have imposed such a silly rule.
I don't think I could sit there until break time without a few swigs of water because talking to people at the checkout must make your mouth dry.
In Court three is generally water for staff & guests so if it was taken to court I think the company may lose.
I suggest that you speak to your manager & state that you need water in between breaks because satisfying customers needs, makes your mouth dry when you answer them.
2007-02-20 07:28:59 · answer #3 · answered by ANDREW H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no law stating that you have to have your water with you all the time. There are laws in place on how often you need a break etc for refreshments.
Perhaps if there is alot of you at work then maybe you could try persuading them otherwise?
2007-02-20 07:25:38 · answer #4 · answered by Pink P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats wrong , I do a course yeah and I even eat quietly , but we are allowed to get up and drink , and haved worked before you can get a drink, thats wrong you sit there all day of course yo would be thirty and drinking helps us concentrae tell them thats not fair, if I were you I would keep a bottle of water , and say that the customer bought it for me LOL
2007-02-20 07:37:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you able to think of the matters that could stem from Carlsberg lorry drivers and warehouse team in this us of a in the event that they have been allowed to drink 3 beers an afternoon. I dread to think of. i will in simple terms think of a few bloke saying "so long hun, i'm in simple terms off to get pi**ed at artwork - do not wait up!"
2016-12-17 14:46:33 · answer #6 · answered by rocca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have no right, ask head office why they have implemented the ban. but thats a stupid ban. unless you have very sensetive equipement near you.
2007-02-20 07:26:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
as long as they give you regular breaks and you have no medical conditions that makes you need the water then yeah, they can tell you no water.
2007-02-20 07:23:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
yes they have the right and believe me they know they have before imposing the rule
2007-02-20 07:57:47 · answer #9 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself a "camel back" water system, they are cool and low profile,,,,,,,,
2007-02-20 07:38:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋