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Written question asked by Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) on Monday, 12 April 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 April 2021. It was answered by Baroness Stedman-Scott (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 April 2021 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Food: Health and Safety

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report by the University of Greenwich Research into Covid-19 workplace safety outcomes in the food and drink sector, published on 29 March.

Answer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recognises the importance of employee representation to help ensure effective control of workplace risk.

There is a legal requirement for employers to consult employees either directly or through appointed or elected representatives, on health and safety matters. HSE supports the contribution health and safety representatives and trade unions make to maintaining and improving health and safety in the workplace.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL14785
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Health and safety Food Research Coronavirus
Link
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