Worker participation - Czech Republic

Introduction

Workers’ participation can be defined as the full and genuine participation of the workforce in the management of health and safety. Workers must be informed, instructed, trained and consulted on health and safety. It is a legal duty. But full participation of workers goes beyond consultation - workers and their representatives are also involved in making decisions. It is based on a two-way process of communication.

Regulatory framework for worker participation

The main legal source for worker information and consultation on OSH at a European level is the OSH Framework Directive 89/391/EEC.[1] Worker participation is a fundamental part…