Morning, I manage H & S for a building of 700 people, I need to involve the employees in H & S and find out if there are any risks that are not currently being managed. Does anyone have any advice on the best way to do this? Thanks Rachael

I have a H&S section in our company newsletter. Also have staff from each department on the safety committee and find this a valuable way to pass and receive info/views, Carrickman

Involve the managers first as that is an easier number to manage especially so because if the managers are not 'pro' to the idea the rest of your efforts are a waste of time Of the 700 people how many are mangers / supervisors

I would suggest inviting people who have an interest in H&S to a workshop, use audits and inspections and then consider getting people involved in completing H&S duties such as monthly inspections. Also set up a committee.

We hold a Health@Work day once a year, we invite in outside agencies such as Lloyd's Pharmacy who will provide free blood pressure and diabetes checks, another example is the council run sports centre, the last time they visited they bought in BMI machines. We have also set up a "Well Being Campaign" our SMT have signed up to the local PCT for their charter, we hold quarterly events such as a healthy eating campaign were staff can receive dietary and nutrition information every week, its not a slimming club, however a lot of weight has been lost by our staff. Skin care is the next event before the summer, our staff are therefore involved with the campaign and enjoy the events.