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How many representatives?
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Encourage and involve employees
Fair and open election
Prepare - good practice tips
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Consult your workforce
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Don't decide for your workers
Reflect diversity
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Give it time
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Consult employees
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Involve employees
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Investigating accidents, hazards and complaints
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What your H&S committee will do
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What resources will be needed
Consult - good practice tips
Overview
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Recognise the role
Different work patterns
Preferences
Involve the representative
Plan a programme of inspections
Agree the number of representatives
Inspect together
Consult specialists
Break down tasks
Involve a variety of people
Think about minor incidents
Plan meetings in advance
Communicate
Keep the date
Address strategic issues
Agreements
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Judith Hackitt video - Involvement of your workforce
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2021-01-07
