Failing to comply with H&S procedures - Employees

• Verbal Warning


  If the breach of procedures is slight and has not occurred before, the employee may only be given a verbal warning which will not be recorded on their employment record.
• Written Warning


  A more serious breach or a repeat of a previous breach will result in a formal written warning which is recorded as a disciplinary measure on the employee's record.
• Suspension or Dismissal


  A repeat of an offence following a formal written warning may result in dismissal from the organisation as the employee has continually failed to follow guidelines and ignored previous warnings.
• Referral to the Police


  In addition to other organisational disciplinary measures, an employee may be reported to the police e.g. if there has been a danger to life.
• Civil or Criminal Prosecution


  Referral to the police can result in prosecution for an employee.