Health, Safety and Environment - International Labour Organization

Manual 4:HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT FACT SHEETSTrade union action checklistHere are some of the key points to check: what does the CBA say about accommodation for workers/families? what does the CBA say about welfare facilities? what does the CBA say about protecting the community from the risks in theworking environment? does the CBA need to be improved? what does the employer’s HS&E policy say about accommodation? what does the employer’s HS&E policy say about protecting the communityfrom work hazards? if the policy or CBA says nothing on these issues, what is the practice? who is responsible for ensuring that the living conditions of workers are safe? are trade unions involved in decisions affecting the housing and livingenvironment on the farm/plantation? what facilities are available recreation/leisure facilities? toilets? safe drinking water? schools? transport? hospital/clinics/first aid? does the employer pay for medical and school facilities? do families of farm workers live on the farm/plantation and are they protectedagainst risks? do families experience similar ill health to workers because they are exposed tosimilar hazards? For example, breathing in harmful substances such aspesticides, or drinking water contaminated with pesticides. does your employer comply with local public health regulations?197 Health, Safety and EnvironmentA Series of Trade Union EducationManuals for Agricultural Workers