16 March 2004 - Worker Safety Adviser Challenge Fund (WSA)
The launch of the Worker Safety Adviser (WSA) Challenge Fund takes place on the 26 March 2004. The fund has been set up to support innovative projects leading to the greater involvement of workers in occupational health and safety matters, brought about by the HSC's "Strategy for Workplace Health and Safety in Great Britain to 2010 and Beyond", published on 23 February 2004. "An essential part of this vision is a fully involved workforce and a vibrant system of workplace health and safety representatives operating in partnership with management", as outlined in the information pack.
Bids for funding will be invited from 26 March 2004, closing date for applications is 7 May 2004.
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the Challenge Fund is a grant scheme designed to increase worker involvement and consultation through the intervention of the Workers’ Safety Adviser
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projects for support under the Challenge Fund are invited on a competitive basis during fixed rounds
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organisations could be looking to work together in partnership for the first time or build on existing relationships
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the scheme offers funding to eligible projects that are looking to adopt and build partnership approaches
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the focus of the Challenge Fund will be on small organisations employing between 1 and 250 employees
