Consulting Employees on Health and Safety
Learn about the legal requirements for consulting employees on health and safety matters. This guide explains the duties of employers, the benefits of consultation, and the specifics of relevant regulations to ensure a safer and more productive workplace.
Created: 12 June 2024
Last Reviewed: 21 June 2024
Contents
Introduction
Employers are legally required to consult with their employees or their representatives on health and safety matters. This guide provides employers with essential information to comply with the law and outlines the different regulations governing workplace consultations.
Why This Guide?
This leaflet clarifies employers’ obligations under the Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977 (as amended) and the Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996 (as amended). Understanding these regulations helps prevent compliance issues and enhances workplace safety.
Understanding Regulations
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