Working Conditions, health, safety and the Works Council
It is very important to prevent accidents and absenteeism due to illness. The Works Council can contribute to this by stimulating a good health and safety policy. The Works Council has a lot of influence on health, safety and also welfare issues (often the right of consent).
This training course clearly presents the rights and options of the works council in the area of working conditions. Further you will gain a good basic understanding of the Working Conditions Act. You will learn about the employer’s important obligations, such as risk assessment (RI&E) and the action plan, periodic occupational health examinations (PAGO), the tasks of the prevention officer and the role of the company doctor/occupational health and safety service. You will learn how to influence the health and safety policy in your organisation.
Purpose of the training
After this training you will have a good basic knowledge of occupational health, safety and wellbeing and the rights of the Works Council. In summary the following topic will be on the program:
- Exploration of the theme working conditions;
- Working conditions Legislation/Act;
- The content of a good working conditions policy;
- Rights and possibilities of the Works Council: Works Council Act.
Method of the training
During the day presentations are alternated with practical assignments. We will work with up-to-date checklists to review and/or assess your organisation’s health and safety policy and health and safety practices. We will conclude the day with suggestions for a practical approach to health and safety policy.
