WHS Consultation
Safety Outcomes Improve with Worker Consultation
Background:
Consultation with the workers who are doing the job will ensure the best possible safety outcomes, and create an environment where workers and managers can work together to build a safety culture.
Under the WHS Act, organisations (PCBU’s) are required to consult with workers on safety issues in the workplace.
Timing: 1 hour workshop
Who should attend: Workers, supervisors and managers concerned about maintaining a healthy and safe workplace through consultation and working towards effective safety outcomes.
Workshop Overview:
- Benefits of consultation with workers to improve safety solutions, reduce injuries, reduce costs and downtime, improve worker commitment and relationships.
- Where to start, and the steps towards building consultation processes.
- Working together to identify hazards and risks, develop safety policies and procedures, resolve issues, and organise training.
- Methods of consultation – informal discussions, toolbox meetings, safety committees, health & safety representatives (HSR’s).
- Setting up compliant health & safety representation (HSR’s).
- Encouraging involvement and developing a safety culture.
- Questions and scenarios