Safety Committees and Worker Consultation
Workers see the hazards first and usually say nothing, because the last three things raised went nowhere. This course covers consultation that changes what happens on the floor.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why the person who saw it first said nothing
- 02Committee composition, terms of reference and real authority
- 03Electing representatives, their rights and their training
- 04Agendas and meetings that end in decisions
- 05Issue registers, ownership and closing the loop visibly
- 06Consulting before a change rather than announcing it
- 07Signs consultation has become a formality, and the fix
What you will gain
- Set up a committee with the right composition and authority
- Elect and support worker representatives properly
- Run meetings that produce decisions rather than minutes
- Close the loop on every issue raised
- Consult meaningfully before a change, not after it
- Measure whether consultation is actually working
Who should attend
- Safety practitioners and committee secretaries
- Worker and union safety representatives
- Managers chairing safety committees
- Human resources staff supporting consultation
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 22 to 23 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 10 to 11 May 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 12 to 13 Jul 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
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- 2 Days
- Field
- Health, Safety & Environment
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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