Health
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andSafety
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Executive
Executive
CDM 2007 Training Package
Session 8 – Worker engagement
& communication
Version: September 07
What is worker engagement and
communication?
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Worker engagement is the participation
by workers in decisions made by those in
control of construction activities, in order
that risk on site can be managed the most
effective ways
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Communication of the right information,
to the right people at the right time to
enable them to make appropriate
decisions on health and safety issues
relating to construction projects
CDM 2007 Worker engagement & communication – Slide 2
What does CDM 2007 require? (1)
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For all projects, dutyholders should:
– Provide information needed to carry
out work without risk
– Provide site specific induction
– Advise on findings from risk
assessment
– Explain site rules
– Explain what to do if imminent danger
– Advise who is responsible for
implementing health and safety on site
CDM 2007 Worker engagement & communication – Slide 3
What does CDM 2007 require? (2)
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Allow for those who:
– Cannot read
– Cannot understand English
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Workers have the duty to report anything that will
endanger him or others
•
Worker safety representatives are entitled to
employer funded training
•
Arrangements for serious danger Reg 8 MHSWR
– Communicate to workers what to do
CDM 2007 Worker engagement & communication – Slide 4
What does CDM 2007 require? (3)
For a notifiable project the PC must:
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Make & maintain arrangements to ensure
co-operation and consultation between
themselves, contractors and workers
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To carry out consultation with workers
CDM 2007 Worker engagement & communication – Slide 5
The importance of worker
engagement & communication
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Can develop a safety culture
Fewer accidents & better health
Better staff retention
Improved innovation & productivity
Effective challenges to poor procedures
It should be led by example, not
managed by procedure
CDM 2007 Worker engagement & communication – Slide 6