Health, Safety and Environment - International Labour Organization

Manual 3:HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTFOR WORKER HS&E REPRESENTATIVESIdeally, an enforcement system should:ensure that there are sufficient trained, equipped personnel with accessto sources of information and available to inspect workplaces andenforce lawsinclude regular, unannounced inspections of all workplacesallow for penalties that are equal to the illegal action committed,including severe penalties for very serious offences be supported by strong, protective legislationWhatever laws and enforcement systems you have, trade unions and unionrepresentatives are workers’ first line of defence against poor workingconditions.Applying the lawActivity – Applying the lawAIMSTo help us to: identify relevant laws apply the law to problemsTASKIn your small group, select two HS&E problems that have previously been raised onthe course.Use the worksheet on the following page to: identify relevant parts national legislation plan what to do nextElect a spokesperson to report back with your key points103 Health, Safety and EnvironmentA Series of Trade Union EducationManuals for Agricultural Workers