Educational Independent Study: Role of Safety Representatives at Work.

Aim The aim of the assignment is to set out to show the role of safety representatives and safety committees in a warehouse/distribution organisation with 50 national centres and 3000 employees. I will look at local, regional and national warehouses/distribution centres within the company, incorporating various regulations that enforce best practices. I will also discuss the appointment of safety representatives and committees, their roles, responsibilities to employers and employees and training required throughout the organisation, …

…Executive (1999) Essentials of Health and Safety at Work HSE Publications. Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations (1977), as cited in Safety Representatives and Safety Committees HSE Publications. Manual Handling Regulations (1992), as cited in Health and Safety Executive (1999) Essentials of Health and Safety at Works HSE Publications. Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations (1992) as cited in Health and Safety Executive (1999) Essentials of Health and Safety at Work HSE Publications Tolleys Health and Safety www.hse.gov.uk