Abstract
There are several preconditions for effective worker representation and consultation on health and safety. They include:
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a strong legislative steer
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effective external inspection and control
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demonstrable senior management commitment to both OHS and a participative approach and sufficient capacity to adopt and support participative OHS management
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competent hazard/risk evaluation and control
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effective autonomous worker representation at the workplace and external trade union support
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consultation and communication between worker representatives and their constituencies.
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Walters, D., Nichols, T. (2007). Implementing Effective Worker Representation and Consultation. In: Worker Representation and Workplace Health and Safety. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230210714_6
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