It's 11 weeks until the TUC National Inspection Day
and UNISON is encouraging safety reps to specifically consider
inspections focusing on whether the workplace is healthy for all
ages.
With
the working population ageing and apprenticeship schemes being
introduced as an alternative to schooling, this couldn't be more
important. Today’s young worker is more than likely to be
tomorrows older worker, but only if work is safe and healthy for all
ages.
Safety
reps can use inspections to consider not only the tangible hazards
such as slips and trips, fire, and work stations. They should also
focus on intangible hazards and solutions, including: shift work, job
rotation, and flexible working.
Remember,
workplaces with active safety reps are twice as safe. So carry out an
inspection on national inspection day and:
-
raise awareness of the issues;
- identify concerns to raise with the employer;
- raise the profile of safety reps;
- meet members, hear their concerns, and ask if they would like to
get more involved or become a safety rep; and
- meet non-members, as issues they raise may also concern members or
present opportunities for success or recruitment.
UNISON has various resources which will
be of use including our:
- safety rep guide on workplace safety inspections,
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