Health, Safety and Environment - International Labour Organization

Manual 4:HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT FACT SHEETSTrade union action checklist Identify if you have a problem with falls at work by doing your own survey orquestionnaire with workers that may be affected Do a special HS&E check that concentrates on falls in the workplace, using theinformation in this Fact Sheet Do a special check that concentrates on the information provided and thehealth and safety training of workers who are at risk from falling Speak to maintenance workers to see if there are special problems that theyface Investigate the systems of work that have been laid down to prevent falls atwork, in the employer’s health and safety policy, and discuss whether they areadequate with your members Decide on the priorities with your members Ask your employer for a copy of risk assessments relating to the hazards fromfalls. Remember that a risk assessment is required under ILO ConventionNo. 184 on Safety and Health in Agriculture Check the employer’s training policy and practice for work that involves the riskof falling Make sure that you are consulted about potential work where there is a risk fromfalling Ensure that the employer’s safety policy and systems of work includeprocedures for the prevention of falls161 Health, Safety and EnvironmentA Series of Trade Union EducationManuals for Agricultural Workers