There is strong evidence to suggest that involving the workforce in health and safety matters has a positive effect on health and safety performance. This topic inspection pack is designed to help staff in HSE and Local Authorities to:
- understand what is meant by “worker involvement”;
- understand the legal requirements to inform and consult workers, along with the policy position on enforcing those requirements;
- determine when discussion of worker involvement is appropriate; and
- promote the benefits of involving workers.

