Health and Safety Executive

Worker consultation and involvement

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.

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