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Identify
the particular health and safety 
matters on which employers must consult 
their 
employees. 
(4)
(b) 
Outline
the entitlements of representatives 
of employee safety who have been elected 
under 
the 
regulations. 
(4)

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Appendix 3.1 
Figure 3.15
An example of a supply label required by CHIP
Very toxic
P - Benzoquinone
SI 2589
Toxic by inhalation and ingestion 
Irritating to respiratory system, 
skin and eyes 
In case of contact seek medical 
advice immediately 
After contact with skin, wash 
immediately with plenty of water 
If you feel unwell seek medical 
advice (show the label if possible)
DL Consultants International Transport
Someother Lane, Sometown, Somecountry, 
Some Telephone number 
Emergency No. 01111 123456
Supplier and 
contact
numbers
Risk
phrases
Chemical Reg. No
Product
name
Hazard
classification
The size of the label is dictated by the regulations 
to prevent the suppliers from having tiny, invisible 
labels on large barrels full of toxic substances. 
On the other hand, a large label would be imprac-
ticable on a small bottle of oven cleaner, for 
example.
The requirements are as follows:
Less than 3 litres : label at least 52 
74 mm
3–50 litres : label at least 74 
105 mm
50–500 litres : label at least 105 
148 mm
More than 500 litres : label at least 148 
210 mm

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4.1
Introduction
The culture of an organisation is said to have a signifi -
cant impact upon performance. Organisational culture 
is manifested in behaviours and attitudes of both work-
force and management. Often diffi cult to defi ne and 
measure it is widely accepted that the prevailing culture 
within an organisation is an important factor in order to 
achieve successful management of any safety issues.
The ‘safety culture’ of an organisation is a concept 
that describes the attitudes and beliefs of an organ-
isation in terms of its safety performance. It must be 
recognised that the so-called safety culture within which 
a company operates is driven by the pervading culture 
within the wider organisation. The safety culture will 
impact upon the effectiveness of all safety functions 
including the management of fi re safety matters.
This chapter explores safety culture and examines 
key factors that affect the culture, both positive and 
negative, in order to understand how better to manage 
both general safety and fi re safety within the workplace.