Voluntarism in occupational health and safety: a reply to Farlow

Abstract

The serious allegations made by Farlow as to the integrity of this study cannot be allowed to go by without comment. The study and general criticisms which relate to the sample, choice of variables and the findings are briefly dealt with. The main comments in this reply are directed at the 3 more specific issues which appear to be the real concern of the Federation, namely, worker participation, trade union input and interpretation of the aims of the Code of Practice for health and representatives and health and safety committees (1987).