Effective workplace health and safety management is crucial for creating a safe and healthy work environment, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Active worker participation is key to implementing effective health and safety programs and preventing risks associated with COVID-19 and other occupational injuries.
Here are recommendations to achieve worker participation in health and safety programs, as outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):
- Encourage Workers to Participate: Value worker participation in safety and health decisions. Provide them with time and resources to engage, recognize and positively reinforce their involvement. Maintain an open-door policy that invites workers to discuss safety and health and encourage their suggestions.
- Stimulate Reporting: Encourage workers to report safety and health concerns. Their observations can identify issues and eficiencies in the program, allowing them to be addressed before incidents occur.
- Facilitate Access to Relevant Information: Share health and safety information with workers to build trust and make informed decisions. Provide data on hazards, control measures, and other useful reports to understand workplace risks.
- Involve Workers Throughout the Process: Include workers in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the program. Their input will help identify workplace risks and improve the understanding, functionality, and maintenance of the program over time.
- Remove Participation Barriers: Ensure that all workers can participate regardless of their skill level, education, or language. Provide continuous feedback and show that their concerns are heard and addressed. Guarantee the necessary time and resources for their participation and protect workers from retaliation for reporting injuries and hazards.
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Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
(https://www.osha.gov/shpguidelines/worker-participation.html#ai1)
