Improving Health And Safetty Behaviour

Question 1

What’s the safety representative role

Answer 1

investigate hazards and dangerous occurrences, the causes of accidents and member’s complaints.

carry out inspections three monthly with notice, after a substantial change or following a RIDDOR report.

make representations to the employer.

consult with and receive information from inspectors.

attend safety committee meetings.

inspect and take copies of any relevant documents.

Question 2

Safety representatives rights/entitlements

Answer 2

time off with pay, during working hours, for performing their functions and undergoing training.

reasonable facilities and assistance for the purpose of carrying out their functions.

Question 3

What’s the role of the representatives of employees safety

Answer 3

make representations to the employer on potential hazards and dangerous occurrences at the workplace.

make representations to the employer on general matters affecting the health and safety at work of employees.

represent the group of employees in consultation with enforcement officers.

Question 4

Rights’s of the representatives of employees safety

Answer 4

training as is reasonable, paid for by the employer.

paid time off as necessary for performing their functions.

reasonable facilities and assistance.

Question 5

The art of effective communication

Answer 5

get the right message,
in the right format,
to the right audience, at the right time