disciplinary action

[boxerboy]

there was a serious accident at my workplace,one person was seriously injured.
Due to the fact that we were working on a roof with no safety gear on working under supervision the compny wants to give everyone a verbal warning.
i must hasten to add that there was no risk assesment done, no method of work detailed ,no formal training given and these operations are common place in this company.Could anyone tell me where i stand

[red poppy]

hi boxer i too was injured recently in my works van similer to what you have asked.If the company issue you with the proper clothing such as high visibility jacket hard hat and boots and you do not wear it then it is your fault.If they do not issue you with any clothing then that is their fault.risk assesments must be done both by your employer and yourselves because you are in their company so they should be looking out health and safety wise for you.but you are also responsible for your other employees you are working with as for method and no formal training then you should not have been on the roof at all this is your employers fault.The trouble nowadays is companies are only interested in making money and have little in common with any health and safety rules until something serious happens.If it was me i would tell them to stuff there warnings and contact citizens advice bureau or legal advice.good luck let me know how you get on.

[boxerboy]

thanks red poppy, so far they have issued me the warning awaiting my signature.That was on the 19 th Dec and i told them at the time i was signing nothing as i had been in contact with the HSE and they are holding the company responsible for the accident.Iwas also advised by a legal friend to ignore the warning .