Anonymous Health and safety complaint

alexlyons

Just wondering if the above is possible? Not getting into to many details about where etc, but in our "workshop" there is a sewer cover and all the mortar around it has cracked, meaning it's not sealed properly and every few days the smell is unbearable. There isn't that many of us working there and the others' opinions are just "ah sure it's a disgrace isn't it".

Also, in our small tea room, there is a single toilet coming straight off it, one door, basically it's just a cubicle in the tea room (the walls do reach the ceiling though) which I vaguely remember hearing is against H&S regs.

If it was known that I made a complaint about it, they wouldn't only be concerned about a H&S complaint, but also a constructive dismissal complaint as I wouldn't be able to stay there. I don't really mind the job, but this is going a bit far.

Thoughts?

I don't know how anonymous it will be considering you are using your real name as your nick on Ireland's biggest messaging board which routinely comes up in a top ten hit on google. I don't know what type of company you work for, but I believe you could easily be found out.

alexlyons

first off, anonymous is exactly that, know one should know who gave the complaint etc, it should just be a tip.

secondly, never assume something like that with the internet

gerrycollins

the toilet issue is a major h&s issue.

there has to be an ante room before the toilet door and it has to be well ventillated too plus all the usual.

if your company found out it was you that lodged the complaint and you had to leave them i cannot see the constructive dismissal. how do oyu know you couldnt work there after?

has a complaint been lodged with owner/management first before you go shouting to all and sundry?

looksee

If I were in the OP's situation I would be afraid to complain to management, because if subsequently H&S came looking I would be the first to be blamed. And since the place sounds like a kip, I don't think they would have too much trouble manufacturing a reason to fire me.

OP, you could try contacting http://www.hsa.ie/eng/Contact_Us/

mikemac

Get all your colleagues to approach management at the same time.
Nobody is happy with it so complain to management at the same time

looksee

feelingstressed wrote: »

Get all your colleagues to approach management at the same time.
Nobody is happy with it so complain to management at the same time

Lol, if you do that, make sure you shepherd them all in in front of you before you speak!

mikemac

It was a serious solution.
If the smell is terrible and it isn't safe then the OP isn't alone in wanting to complain.
So meet up, organize and meet your manager.
One complaint may be dismissed but they'll do something if it's from everyone

looksee wrote: »

If I were in the OP's situation I would be afraid to complain to management,

Get a backbone!

looksee

feelingstressed wrote: »

Get a backbone!

:rolleyes: