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WHISTLEBLOWINGEmployers have a responsibility for the health & safety of their employees. If the employee is not satisfied that a risk to their health, or the health of others (including members of the public) has been adequately dealt with, the law provides them with considerable protection if they ‘blow the whistle’ on their employer Whistleblowing Legislation The Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 protects workers who ‘blow the whistle’ about wrongdoing. It mainly takes the form of amendments to the Employment Rights Act 1996 & broadly speaking, applies where a worker has a reasonable belief that their disclosure tends to show one or more of the following offences or breaches: a criminal offence The HSE strongly supports measures, which protect whistleblowers from any form of victimisation, & it’s complaints handling system ensures that concerns about health & safety are dealt with effectively & efficiently. Remember - both the HSE & Local Authority staff do all they can to preserve the confidentiality of workers who raise concerns about health & safety whenever this is requested. Need More Help & Advice? Public Concern at Work was founded in 1993 & is the leading authority on public interest whistleblowing. Its charitable objectives are to promote compliance with the law & good practice in organisations across all sectors. In practical terms it focuses on the responsibility of workers to raise concerns about malpractice & the responsibility of those in charge to investigate & remedy such issues. It does this by: providing free advice & assistance to individuals who are concerned about apparent danger or malpractice in the workplace
Public Concern at Workcan be contacted on 020 7404 6609 or you can e-mail them at helpline@pcaw.co.uk.
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