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45001 (5.4) consultation and participation of workers

Discussion in 'OHSAS - Occupational Health and Safety' started by John C. Abnet, Nov 24, 2020.

  1. John C. Abnet

    John C. Abnet Well-Known Member

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    Hoping to start some conversation specific to this topic. I was in discussion today, and during that discussion there was a "disagreement" specifically surrounding the verbiage in "d)" Emphasize the consultation of non managerial workers on the following....
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    Likewise, the similar verbiage exists in "e)" Emphasize the participation of non managerial workers on the following...
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    The crux of the debate falls on the word "Emphasize". The thinking is that "emphasize" allows for some discretion , (i.e. the proverbial 'wiggle room'), as to whether or not, for example... the organization [per "d)-2)" ] SHALL gather input from workers prior to developing the OH&S policy)

    Thoughts?