Nebosh IG1 Element 3 Lecture 6 Cooperation and Consultation with workforce .3.2 part Three

Cooperation and Consultation with workforce:
Consulting: two-way exchange of information and opinion between Employer and employee.
Informing: One way flow of information to the employee.

Typical Issues to Consult on
Introduction of new measures affecting health and safety.
Appointment of new advisers.
Health and safety Training plans.
Introduction of new technology.

Methods of Consultation
Direct Consultation:
Employers talk each worker and resolves issues.

Through worker Representatives:
Committee is formed to represent workers.
Regular meetings to discuss and resolves issues.
Members may have rights in law.
Training: Health and Safety is the planned, Formal process of acquiring and practicing knowledge and skills in a relatively safe environment.

Training helps workers to understand:
Hazards and Risks,
Rules and precautions,
Emergency procedures,
Who to contact to concerns,
Limitations and Restrictions,
Personal safety responsibilities
Consequences of breaking rules including disciplinary procedures.

Training Opportunities :
Induction Training – New employees
Job change- new hazard following a change in job
Process Change- New hazard associated with new ways of working
New technology- New hazard associated with plants and machinery
New Legislation- implication new legislation.

Induction Training:
Health and Safety Policy.
Emergency Procedures.
First Aid.
Specific Site hazards and controls.
Welfare Facilities
Accident and incident Reporting.
Risk Assessments in the workplace.
Safe system of work
Permit to work.
Safety Rules.
Consultation arrangement.
Responsibility of individuals.
Disciplinary procedures.
Housekeeping.
Unsafe act and unsafe condition.