Safety Committees & Consultation

Purpose:

• To introduce the role of Safety Committees and consultation with Unions over H&S at work.

 Objectives: 

• To increase understanding of Safety Committees and the requirement for employer consultation with Unions.  
• To develop practical knowledge of how to work within Safety Committees.
• To understand how to consult effectively with employers.

Learning outcomes:

• Know the law establishing the right to a Safety Committee.
• Identify the key role and responsibility of a Safety Committee.
• Understand the framework for consultation with Union Reps over H&S at work.
• Understand the role of a Safety Committee member.
• Know how Union Reps can use Safety Committees and the consultation to improve H&S at work.

Scheme of work:

• The course will involve a mix of online self-paced learning and zoom discussions
• The course will last 1 day.
• Links and resources will be available for reference.