Can I refuse to do this?

Coveredinbees!!!!

I think I'm going to get asked to do something at work that I don't think I should be doing. I work on street side equipment and there is a job that needs doing which will need the use of some cutting equipment which will generate a lot of sparks. I haven't been trained to use the equipment (although it's not something I haven't used in my own shed) but I'm pretty sure there are health and safety implications as well as public safety concerns as I don't have cones and things to close the area off. Would it be reasonable of me to refuse to do it bearing in mind with have another part of the company that does this sort of work?

SomeBozo

Is the equipment "specialised"? (Not sure if it is if you have one in your shed? Ie does it require special trianing? If it is then instead of refusing to do it, say "I am happy to do this, but only after I have had my training".

Bozo

bryanb

Coveredinbees!!!! wrote: »

I think I'm going to get asked to do something at work that I don't think I should be doing. I work on street side equipment and there is a job that needs doing which will need the use of some cutting equipment which will generate a lot of sparks. I haven't been trained to use the equipment (although it's not something I haven't used in my own shed) but I'm pretty sure there are health and safety implications as well as public safety concerns as I don't have cones and things to close the area off. Would it be reasonable of me to refuse to do it bearing in mind with have another part of the company that does this sort of work?

If you are a qualified engineer, there is no need for specific training on every tool. If not, should you be using power tools at all? There is obviously a requirement to make the work area safe for yourself and the public, so cones etc are essential.
Have you got personal safety equipment to use these tools, Goggles etc?