Unions and safety
23rd December 1977, Page 8
23rd December 1977
Page 8
Page 8, 23rd December 1977
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THE HEALTH and Safety Commission has published proposed guidelines on the paid time-off for training which representatives will be allowed under the Safety Representatives and Safety Committee Regulations.
The Regulations, made last March, permit trade unions to appoint safety representatives with legal backing to carry out such functions as holding safety inspections and representing • the workforce on health and safety matters.
They are also allowed to be trained during their working hours.
They also require an employer to permit time off with pay 'as may be reasonable' for such training. This comes into force on October 1,1978.
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