- Topic of the issue: Employment of minors, taking into account prohibited work and inspection possibilities of National Labor Inspectorate inspectors
The issue of employing minors, especially in the context of occupational health and safety, is regularly monitored by inspectors of the National Labor Inspectorate. It is no different in 2023 - which is clear from the office's operating program for the current year. In the context of PIP's control possibilities, it is worth bearing in mind that on September 30, 2023, a new regulation of the Council of Ministers of June 19, 2023 on the list of works prohibited for minors and the conditions of their employment in some of these works enters into force. Its use in practice will certainly be monitored by inspectors - both at the end of the year and in subsequent years.
- New list of works prohibited for minors at the end of September 2023.
On September 30, 2023, a new regulation of the Council of Ministers of June 19, 2023 on the list of works prohibited for minors and the conditions of their employment in some of these works enters into force. It will replace the regulation of the Council of Ministers of August 24, 2004 on the list of works prohibited for minors and the conditions of their employment in some of these works. What was the basis for changing the existing regulations? What's new in the new list of work prohibited for minors? What should you pay attention to when updating the lists of work prohibited for minors?
- Representative in a dispute in court – everything you need to know
Litigation with employees is an integral part of an employer's business. Each employer can, of course, appear in court independently, but it is more convenient to appoint a representative. It is worth knowing in advance - before a dispute with an employee occurs - who can be granted power of attorney to represent you in court and what powers this person will have.
- Periodic training of occupational health and safety service employees
In today's work environment, health and safety are issues of fundamental importance. To ensure an appropriate level of safety at work, it is necessary to conduct regular periodic training, including: for occupational health and safety workers. This article will help you prepare appropriate training for them and discuss all necessary issues during it.
- Monitoring in the plant (including e-mail monitoring) – on what terms
The role of technology in the work environment is growing and the need to monitor various aspects to ensure efficiency, employee safety and optimal functioning of the enterprise. One of the commonly used solutions is monitoring, including e-mail monitoring. The development of monitoring tools presents us with both challenges and benefits, both related to protecting employee privacy and increasing productivity. It is worth remembering that in order to use video monitoring, certain conditions must be met.
- Information obligation regarding the risk assessment of a juvenile employee in the light of new regulations
The growing participation of young people in the labor market and the need to guarantee them appropriate conditions also force changes in regulations. On September 30, 2023, the Regulation of the Council of Ministers of June 19, 2023 on the list of works prohibited for minors and the conditions of their employment in some of these works enters into force. This act highlights the issue of risk assessment for juveniles, but does not directly indicate the information obligation in this respect towards the juvenile or his or her statutory representative. Is the employer still obliged to provide information regarding the vocational risk assessment carried out for the juvenile employee?
- Contractual agreement and health and safety issues
Employing employees under civil law contracts is a common practice. There are often doubts related to this - whether labor law regulations apply to contract employees - in the field of occupational health and safety training, occupational health and safety instructions and risk assessment? Can such a contract employee - subcontractor - refuse, citing his own activity, to read the instructions or the occupational risk assessment?
- Informing employees of another employer about threats
If work is performed on the employer's premises by an employee of another employer, our employer ensures that this employee is informed about the risks to safety and health while working on this premises. Is it a legal requirement to obtain a signature from every employee working at our workplace? Would it be a good practice to create a board or leaflet informing about threats, evacuation, first aid kit, etc. (available for viewing by external employees) placed in a publicly accessible place?
- Working on a crane – in what wind
What are the current regulations regarding the maximum wind strength at which a crane can be operated? Is it a maximum of 10 m/s or does it depend on the manufacturer's operating instructions?
- Does the employer have to report his accident?
Is the employer obliged to report an accident at work? If so, what is the template for the report on determining the circumstances and causes of an accident at work?
- Changing the job code - is new training necessary?
As of July 1, the regulation on the remuneration of local government employees has changed. The position of light worker has disappeared from the list. However, the positions of worker and maintenance worker appeared. School and kindergarten principals changed the position of light workers into the position of maintenance workers. They did not change their scope of activities. However, their occupation code and job description change from 515303 to 932901 or 711101. Should these employees be sent for preventive examinations and provided with on-the-job training in connection with the change of position?
- Legal requirements for storing fuel oil
Are there any legal requirements regarding location, including: distance from production buildings (brick + façade insulated with polystyrene + structural plaster) and two containers (DPPL) containing fuel oil. I will add that IBCs are grounded and are located on grounded drip trays.
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