Re: Active Noise Reduction Headsets
The new K intercom system is fuly fitted for ANR power, so you can imagine my total disbelief when I was told that there was going to be no funding for issuing K blokes with ANR. And yes the MOD were happy to take the compensation claims as it is cheaper, or as I suspect out of somebody elses money pot.
This blatant disregard for the right of a person to work in a safe environment is criminal negligence at the very least. I will put good money on betting that every one of us can quote some instance of HSAW gone mad, where huge amounts are spent on some trivial infringement of some obscure ruling (MOD office chairs anyone for starters?) So how come the rules can be disregarded on this matter.
Can anyone tell me where I can see this amazing policy decision in writing to accept the compo risk, as I intend enabling some young corporate lawyer to make a name for his/herself taking on a government department in a high profile compensation case, as soon as I leave Her Majesty's employ.