Health, Safety and Environment - International Labour Organization

Manual 4:HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT FACT SHEETSTrade union action checklist Identify if you have a problem with confined spaces by doing your own survey orquestionnaire with workers that may be affected Do a special HS&E check that concentrates on confined spaces, using theinformation in this Fact Sheet Do a special check that concentrates on the information provided and thehealth and safety training of workers who may have to work in confined spaces Investigate the systems of work that have been laid down in the employer’shealth and safety policy and discuss whether they are adequate with yourmembers Make sure that the policy states that worker HS&E representatives will beconsulted in advance of work taking place in a confined space Decide on the priorities with your members Ask your employer for a copy of risk assessments relating to confined spaces.Remember that a risk assessment is required under ILO Convention No. 184 onSafety and Health in Agriculture Check the employer’s training policy and practice for work in confined spaces Ensure that your employer has competent personnel dealing with work inconfined spaces Ensure that the employer’s safety policy and systems of work includeprocedures for work in confined spaces153 Health, Safety and EnvironmentA Series of Trade Union EducationManuals for Agricultural Workers