1. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference September 29 th to October 1 st 2006 Jurmula, Latvia

2. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia Workshop Occupational Health & Safety, a Recruitment Tool for Activists

3. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia John Bamford, Greater Manchester Hazards Centre Klaas Zwart, working at Corus IJmuiden, TU activist Workshop Occupational Health & Safety, a Recruitment Tool for Activists

4. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia Exchanging good experiences, bad experiences as well to learn from each other To discuss each idea that could work to involve colleagues The workshop will be interactive and iterative. Goals of the workshop

5. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia Dutch model British model Solidarity strategy models

6. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia Trade union- workplace based- Health and Safety representatives Legal basis for organisation List of functions and rights Employer duty to assist Employer has give paid release Independent training program British model

7. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia Health and Safety representatives Numbers are specified by Trade Unions Workplace elections Trade union appoint + support H&S-reps Training program Workplace based- Trade union

8. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia Makes the system work Organised for trade unions by TUC Central theme is How to Organise people problems information bargaining Training Program

9. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia Independent delivery by public sector colleges Courses are accredited Employer pays salary during training Core program is 56 days Training Program

10. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia Legal based works council in each company Elections every 4 years Right to agree upon managements decisions H&S is only part of Works Council work Dutch model

11. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia Legal based works council in each company Elections every 4 years Right to agree upon managements decisions concerning H&S H&S is only part of Works Council work Dutch model

12. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia Legaly based Right to disapprove H&S-policy of managements Trade Union support for Work Councel members Training programs 15 days a year Dutch model

13. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia Enforcement on trade union rights is difficult on minimum standards Company versus workplaces Workers versus employees Weaknesses

14. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia An ideal model in with strong sides of both models are united Thinking about Health and Safety means also thinking about quality Solidarity model

15. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia For companies better H&S and environment means Higher output Costs saving Better Quality Health and Safety

16. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia For workers this means: Better working conditions Protection from death and injury Better living conditions Higher living time expectations Health and Safety

17. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia For Trade unions this means: Recognizable and visible improvements Organisational power Health and Safety

18. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia How to make progress Collective action Equality of power and relations Consultation and involvement vs Co-determination

19. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia Tools Priorities Standards Partnership 3rd session

20. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia How to use tools Tools

21. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia Importance and realizability Risks and impacts Priorities

22. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia Workers gain autonomy. Tools and priorities

23. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia Equality of power Equality in relations Trade Unions Partnership

24. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia Where are the profits go to: Investing in even more safe working places or to higher dividends Health and Safety tools

25. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia Where are the standards Strategies of trade unions Strategies of workers Health and Safety tools

26. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia Questionnaires Fact sheets Labour Hygienic approach Maslow Iceberg theory Information videos. Health and Safety tools

27. 10 th European Work Hazards Conference 10 th European Work Hazards Conference Jurmula, Latvia Take part in the topical workshops Visit the info meeting Visit the next European work Hazards conference Make it work How to do it together Health and Safety tools