HSE’s Worker Involvement training courses
HSE, in association with a third party training provider, Premier Partnership, delivered two subsidised training courses as part of the “Safe and Sound at work – do your bit” initiative.
The original objectives for the training (April 2010 to March 2011) were to:
- deliver Worker Involvement training to 2400 Representatives of Employee Safety (RoES) working in small to medium sized, non-unionised GB workplaces in the construction, manufacturing, motor vehicle repair and transport sectors across GB ; and,
- deliver facilitated joint safety representative and first line manager workshops in 80 organisations across a variety of sectors in both unionised and non-unionised GB workplaces.
Training objectives exceeded!
We are pleased to say the objectives have since been exceeded! Over 2400 RoES took part from over 800 non-unionised workplaces in the target sectors identified.
The joint training of safety representatives and their first line managers workshops trained both these groups together to help secure a more collaborative approach to health and safety. The initial target of delivery to a minimum of 80 organisations was exceeded. 206 workshops were delivered to 120 organisations. Single day workshops were the most popular, especially when framed around a specific risk or topic.
The subsidies for the training ceased in March 2011 and a full independent evaluation of the impact of courses will be made available during 2012.
What are the continuation arrangements for the training?
HSE’s Board acknowledged the success of the training initiatives. HSE are currently exploring how to continue delivery working alongside industry and our stakeholders.
HSE are considering a range of options, these include opening up the courses to all sectors and licensing the training products along with the “do your bit” brand to organisations to deliver themselves.
How can I find out more?
To be kept informed about HSE’s plans for training and Worker Involvement information in general, please sign up to our Worker Involvement eBulletin.
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