Lessons Learned in Optimizing Workers' and Worker Representatives' Input in Work Planning and Control

Presenter: Tom McQuiston, Dr. P.H., United Steelworkers, Tony Mazzocchi Center for Health, Safety and Environmental Education

Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security

May 31, 2013
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May 16, 2013

Presenter: Tom McQuiston, Dr. P.H., United Steelworkers, Tony Mazzocchi Center for Health, Safety and Environmental Education

Topics Covered:

Optimization must:  

  • Happen at multiple levels not just activity level
  • Give workers and their representatives a real say commensurate with their stake
  • Push programs towards modern systems of safety views and approaches
  • Push programs away from behavior based programs that limit reporting and focus attention onto workers’ so called unsafe behaviors
  • Provide workers and their representatives the time and resources necessary for full participation.