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By *orny PT OP   Man
over a year ago

Peterborough

Has anyone had experience of getting ill at work and felt like they were getting ignored?

Once is bad enough but twice, with the same thing is ridiculous.

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By *lder.Woman
over a year ago

Not Local

I dont know much about it but isnt there a Riddor policy where things have to be reported? I dont know where it would get sent or what would be actioned though.

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By *egan_CDTV/TS
over a year ago

In the closet

You can use the anonymous tip line to the HSE for things like this.

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

Over the years I’ve experienced several work induced illnesses, it’s a bit of an occupational hazard.

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By *ddie1966Man
over a year ago

Paper Town Central, Essex.

Thought this was about theDire Straits song of that name.

However, it is covered under RIDOR, but basically nothing happens unless it's a regular occurrence happening to multiple individuals.

It's still worth reporting though.

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


"Has anyone had experience of getting ill at work and felt like they were getting ignored?

Once is bad enough but twice, with the same thing is ridiculous.

"

Whenever I get ill I still have to work. No sick pay either.

My boss is a right twat.

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By *orny PT OP   Man
over a year ago

Peterborough

Reported to ACAS, H&SE, Local authority/EHO, PROTECT charity, Law works charity and Citizens advice (3 hour hold on the phone). Each organisation recommended contacting the next one in line.

Sections 44 & 100 of the

After a frustrating week on online research and many phone calls this is getting tiresome.

Agency not bothered, placement not bothered either.

So, this is a bit of a merry-go-round.

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By *orny PT OP   Man
over a year ago

Peterborough


"Has anyone had experience of getting ill at work and felt like they were getting ignored?

Once is bad enough but twice, with the same thing is ridiculous.

Whenever I get ill I still have to work. No sick pay either.

My boss is a right twat. "

That is my situation too.

The inability to breath properly is just cause not to carry on working.

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By *anJenny 181Couple
over a year ago

Preston

This is 100% why I joined a trade union it's not just about going on strike over pay, but holding bad practice to account and keeping it's members safe from harm.

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By *orny PT OP   Man
over a year ago

Peterborough


"This is 100% why I joined a trade union it's not just about going on strike over pay, but holding bad practice to account and keeping it's members safe from harm.

"

How do I join a union if I am not working? Never joined one.

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By *ommyatoMan
over a year ago

Reading


"Has anyone had experience of getting ill at work and felt like they were getting ignored?

Once is bad enough but twice, with the same thing is ridiculous.

Action depends on what the illness is; a large number of conditions are legally reportable and are listed in RIDDOR guidance readily available on the HSE website.

Also, RIDDOR requires a non-specified workplace illness to be reported if it causes you to be off work for 7 days.

HSE website has contact and advice facilities.

Another source of action / advice is your local council's environmental health office.

Hope this us helpful

"

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

You are an agency worker, most companies won't bother to do anything regards health and safety.

Most agency companies are responsible for your health and safety, until you become a long term agency worker at a placement.

You might want to see your doctor, it will give you more weight when fighting the companies.

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By *orny PT OP   Man
over a year ago

Peterborough


"You are an agency worker, most companies won't bother to do anything regards health and safety.

Most agency companies are responsible for your health and safety, until you become a long term agency worker at a placement.

You might want to see your doctor, it will give you more weight when fighting the companies."

I was at that placement for 49 weeks, so that's long enough to be taken on. That never happened.

As for talking to EHO, I did that on Friday, still waiting for them to stop dragging their heels.

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By *orny PT OP   Man
over a year ago

Peterborough

I am going for a post prescription check up and a long term plan.

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


"Has anyone had experience of getting ill at work and felt like they were getting ignored?

Once is bad enough but twice, with the same thing is ridiculous.

Whenever I get ill I still have to work. No sick pay either.

My boss is a right twat.

That is my situation too.

The inability to breath properly is just cause not to carry on working."

Probably different tbh.

I'm self employed.....

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

Are you a member of a union?

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By *orny PT OP   Man
over a year ago

Peterborough


"Are you a member of a union?"
no

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By *orny PT OP   Man
over a year ago

Peterborough

EHO have said they will do a work place visit...me thinkd the longer they leave it, the more chance the evidence will disappear.

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By *stwo2023Couple
over a year ago

Worcester


"Has anyone had experience of getting ill at work and felt like they were getting ignored?

Once is bad enough but twice, with the same thing is ridiculous.

Whenever I get ill I still have to work. No sick pay either.

My boss is a right twat. "

We've heard that

Evie

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By *stwo2023Couple
over a year ago

Worcester


"EHO have said they will do a work place visit...me thinkd the longer they leave it, the more chance the evidence will disappear. "

What evidence? Could you document it before it disappears?

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By *orny-DJMan
over a year ago

Leigh-on-Sea

Awesome tune

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By *orny PT OP   Man
over a year ago

Peterborough


"EHO have said they will do a work place visit...me thinkd the longer they leave it, the more chance the evidence will disappear.

What evidence? Could you document it before it disappears? "

How do I do that when I don't work there anymore. I have wrote a detailed report and have 2 upcoming GP reports.

You can photograph a turd, but you can't photograph the smell. That's the level of frustration and difficulty, that I am facing.

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By *orny PT OP   Man
over a year ago

Peterborough

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By *orny PT OP   Man
over a year ago

Peterborough


"[Removed by poster at 17/01/24 20:08:39]"
Typo, GP appointments.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Maybe see if you can get an appointment with an independent occupational health advisor.

Also legal advice as even if you are a temporary worker they are legally responsible for your health and safety.

I'd definitely be contacting the HSE and asking for advice also.

There's plenty of unions around but probably won't get involved in issues existing before you joined I think??

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By *orny PT OP   Man
over a year ago

Peterborough


"Maybe see if you can get an appointment with an independent occupational health advisor.

Also legal advice as even if you are a temporary worker they are legally responsible for your health and safety.

I'd definitely be contacting the HSE and asking for advice also.

There's plenty of unions around but probably won't get involved in issues existing before you joined I think??

"

As I mentioned earlier on..Reported to ACAS, H&SE, Local authority/EHO, PROTECT charity, Law works charity and Citizens advice (3 hour hold on the phone). Each organisation recommended contacting the next one in line.

Sections 44 & 100 of the

After a frustrating week on online research and many phone calls this is getting tiresome.

Agency not bothered, placement not bothered either.

So, this is a bit of a merry-go-round.

Lawworks will get back to me and discuss personal injury claim procedure and you might br right about the union reluctance.

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