We might not be invited, so ****, we will invite ourselves.
I do not know if i am waffling at the moment, however,
A Scaffolders Trade Union, or Affiliation.
The following info is from
HSE: Information about health and safety at work
Introducing the Subject
The Purpose of this Intervention
1 There is strong evidence to suggest that involving the workforce in health and safety matters has a positive effect on health and safety performance. This makes intuitive sense – those who perform tasks should know most about the hazards posed by their work, and the actions required to work in a safe and healthy way.
2 In order to realise these potential benefits, the Health and Safety Commission has prioritised worker involvement as a key plank of its Strategy to 2010. At the heart of our activity on worker involvement is raising awareness of these potential benefits, by changing attitudes to health and safety, and to worker involvement in it.
3 Achieving this aim requires the commitment of the whole health and safety system – employers, workers, inspectors and enforcement officers, health and safety professionals and health and safety policymakers. Health and safety visiting staff in particular have a vital role to play in promoting the value of worker involvement, and giving practical advice on how workers can be involved.
4 This topic pack is designed to help staff in HSE and Local Authorities to:
• understand what is meant by “worker involvement”;
• understand the legal requirements to inform and consult workers, along with the policy position on enforcing those requirements;
• determine when discussion of worker involvement is appropriate; and
• promote the benefits of involving workers.
5 By implementing this guidance during workplace visits, inspectors will help both the employer and workers (or their representatives) to:
• understand the legal requirement for information and consultation,
• understand what worker involvement is:
• find the subject less difficult to understand; and • be motivated to begin to better participate in the management of health and safety.
6 This pack is different from other topic inspection packs. There is no requirement to measure worker involvement, or to record findings on Inspection Report Forms. This does not mean that worker involvement is not a priority area – it underpins improvements in health and safety performance, and is key in tackling common health issues such as stress and back pain – but it should form part of the veryday visit process, rather than being a separate subject for inspection.
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7 Using the guidance contained within this pack, Inspectors can play a key role in ensuring Britain’s workforce is more and better involved in health and safety in the future. We welcome feedback on the contents of this topic pack – please direct comments to HSE’s Worker Involvement and Inclusion Team
Regards
Paddy
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