LRD guides and handbook November 2024

Protecting workers from violence and abuse at work

Chapter 2

Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations

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The Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996 apply in workplaces where workers are not covered by representatives appointed by recognised trade unions. Although by law health and safety representatives appointed by trade unions have more functions than representatives elected by employees, they can still follow risk assessment good practice.