This is a great metaphorical question - one parents often ask as a way of getting us to think independently and do what’s right for us not everyone else. I can hear my mom now…”If so-and-so jumped off a bridge would you jump too?”

The same rule applies in the workplace. We list your rights on this site, but you also have responsibilities in a workplace.

You've got a right to a safe workplace. An unsafe workplace is a threat, to you and to your fellow employees. But you also need to take responsibility for your own safety and those around you. Remember, it's the little things that make a difference.

• See something unsafe? Report it!
• Refuse work you think is unsafe. That's your right.
• Keep your own work area neat and tidy.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Ask for safety training.
• Get involved - join your safety committee or become a representative.

So if Johnny does something unsafe and you know it, should you follow him? Probably not and you should feel confident in doing something about it.

Rights and Responsibilities