New publications - October 2008

Health and Safety Law

• Consulting employees on health and safety. A brief guide to the law.

Health and Safety Executive

Published 10.2008

This leaflet provides an overview of employers’ duties to consult with their employees or their representatives on health and safety matters.

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Employee consultation

• Consulting workers on health and safety. Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977 (as amended) and Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996 (as amended).

Health and Safety Executive

HSE Books, 2008. (L146)

Published 10.2008

This publication provides guidance on the law on how to consult and involve employees and their representatives on health and safety matters at work under the Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977 (as amended) and the Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996 (as amended)

• Involving your workforce in health and safety. Good practice for all workplaces.

Health and Safety Executive

HSE Books, 2008. (HSG263)

Published 10.2008

This guide is aimed at medium to large employers. It will help them in their duty to consult and involve their employees on health and safety matters. Small business may find the good practice helpful.

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