Useful Working Links
The following pages contain listings which may be of use to artists working within an organisational structure. They contain information on employment and work issues.
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29 September
British Safety Council
address70 Chancellors Road, London W6 9RScontacttelephone020 8741 1231fax020 8741 4555emailwebsite
Provides a safety information service for members, organises training courses and supplies a range of safety products. Advice and information available on working environments involving clay, metals and other materials and related equipment.
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29 September
Equality and Human Rights Commission
address3 More London, Riverside Tooley Street SE1 2RGcontacttelephone0845 604 6610
On 1 October 2007 the three equality commissions: Commission for Racial Equality (CRE), Disability Rights Commission (DRC) and Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) merged into the new Equality and Human Rights Commission. The new commission brings together the work of the three previous equality commissions and also takes on responsibility for the other aspects of equality: age, sexual orientation and religion or belief, as well as human rights. The Equality and Human Rights Commission has extensive legal powers and a dedicated directorate of expert lawyers who are specialists in equality law. It is well equipped to take legal action on behalf of individuals, especially where there are strategic opportunities to push the boundaries, or to clarify and improve the law. They can also offer advice through their helpline and online resources.
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29 September
Age Positive
website
Working in the Department for Work and Pensions in Sheffield and London and responsible for strategy and policies to support people making decisions about working and retirement. The Age Positive campaign promotes the benefits of employing a mixed-age workforce that includes older and younger people, encouraging employers to make decisions about recruitment, training and retention that do not discriminate against someone because of their age. They use publications, research, press, events and awards initiatives to get the message across - and to help employers work with the legislation to outlaw age discrimination in employment.
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29 September
ACAS
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Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. They provide up-to-date information, independent advice, high quality training and work with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance. Useful information for employers who want to know about recent legal developments.
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29 September
Press for Change
website
Press for Change is a political lobbying and educational organisation, which campaigns to achieve equal civil rights and liberties for all trans people in the United Kingdom, through legislation and social change. This site is here to explain our work, and to support all those who campaign to achieve full equality and rights for gender diverse people in modern society. Website contains a comprehensive collection of information about the trans rights campaign, and details about the legal, medical, political and social issues surrounding the people it represents.
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29 September
Women and Equality Unit
The Ministers for Women, supported by the Women and Equality Unit (WEU), are responsible for promoting and realising the benefits of diversity in the economy and more widely. This includes taking forward proposals on civil partnerships and the future of our equality bodies. They develop policies relating to gender equality and ensure that work on equality across Government as a whole is co-ordinated.
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29 September
British Red Cross Society
telephone0870 170 9110fax0870 421 5614
First aid training. It is recommended that one person has training in first aid in studios, workshops, small artists organisations and businesses.
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29 September
Hazardous Chemicals Database
websiteull.chemistry.uakron.edu/erd/
US-based website run by the chemistry department at the University of Akron. Offers an on-line searchable database providing technical and health and safety information on over 2000 hazardous substances.
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29 September
Health and Safety Executive
contacttelephone0845 3450055website
Ensures that legislation about health and safety in the workplace is put into effect. Offices throughout the country provide information about safe conditions and materials and give advice on the latest directives. The information centre (open 8.30-5 Mon-Fri) can assist with enquiries on a wide range of health and safety issues. The HSE also publishes a range of booklets and free leaflets.
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29 September
Health and Safety Executive Office - Incident Contact Centre
telephone0845 300 99 23
If you sustain a serious injury at work whilst in the studio or during the course of employment elsewhere the first thing you should do is contact the local Health and Safety Executive help line for London. They will investigate and consider whether there has been a breach of Health and Safety Act, and take action against the employer.
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29 September
Law Society Accident Line
contacttelephone0800 192 939
If you have been harmed or injured whilst at work in the studio or during the course of employment elsewhere, and would like to pursue a claim for compensation contact the Law Society Accident Line. They will listen to your case refer you to a solicitor who will give you a free half hours consultation before. Then if the solicitor believes you to have a case for compensation they will take the case on.
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29 September
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
contacttelephone0121 248 2000emailwebsite
RoSPA provides information, advice, resources and training, and it is actively involved in the promotion of safety and the prevention of accidents in all areas of life: at work, in the home, on the roads, in schools, and at leisure.
The article is for information only, and not for the purpose of providing legal advice.
Readers should consult a solicitor for legal advice on specific matters, and artists in London can get free online legal advice from Artquest