Health, Safety and Environment - International Labour Organization

Manual 3:HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTFOR WORKER HS&E REPRESENTATIVESFrequency ofmeetingsMeetings should be held frequently, at least quarterly, but preferablymonthly. Meetings should not be cancelled.Activity – Negotiating in a union/worker-managementHS&E committeeAIMSTo help us to: practise negotiating skills use a HS&E committee productivelyTASKThe main group will be divided into three. A role-play safety committee will beformed comprising of management, worker HS&E representatives and observers.The union side will decide on priority risks they would like to discuss withmanagement. When they have notified management, adequate time will be givento prepare, and then a negotiation will take place.The observers will report back on the strengths and weaknesses of the unionpresentation. Working with our membersActivity – Members’ supportAIMSTo help us to: discuss how we involve our members develop new ideas for increasing members’ supportTASKIn your small group: list the ways that you currently consult, involve and inform your members, onhealth, safety and the environment identify ways you could improve communications with your membersElect a spokesperson to report back78 Health, Safety and EnvironmentA Series of Trade Union EducationManuals for Agricultural Workers