 Asbestos - a guide for reps [PDF, 182kb]
A guide for safety representatives. This is a brief guide for safety representatives on asbestos and the new Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 (the Regulations). It does not cover the legal functions of safety representatives.
Better Backs - an inspection checklist [PDF, 227kb]
This basic checklist should help you carry out workplace inspections of manual handling activities. The checklist is suitable for use in organisations of different sizes, industries and locations.
Better Backs - managing sickness absence [PDF, 260kb]
Managing sickness absence and return to work is a practical guide for safety representatives. Better Backs campaign is not just about promoting sensible workplace precautions that reduce the risk of back pain. It also emphasises the positive benefits of staying active with back pain and encourages employers and workers to work together to help people return to normal activities including work.
Bullying at Work - a TUC guide for safety reps [PDF, 127kb]
This guidance for safety representatives defines workplace bullying, the extent of bullying, the cost of bullying, the law, what safety representatives can do, negotiating policy and includes a draft survey on bullying.
Health and Safety Myths [PDF, 135kb]
Health and safety often gets a bad press. We read about safety inspectors banning ladders or games of conkers and firms being put out of business because of health and safety regulations. Reading some of these stories you might be forgiven for wondering how anything actually gets done given the raft of rules and regulations that seem to govern health and safety. This short report looks at the truth behind some of these stories.
Preparing for the new "Fit Note' [PDF, 238kb]
From 6 April 2010 there will be a number of changes to the sick note, or medical statement, that employees get from their GP to certify sickness absence. This briefing provides guidance for union representatives.
Risk Assessment - a guide for safety reps [PDF, 351kb]
The TUC has produced this guide for risk assessment to ensure that safety reps have the necessary tools to ensure their employer has done a suitable risk assessment, as well as taken appropriate measures to implement the measures required. It should also help safety reps to challenge the employer if they do not do a suitable assessment or do not act to remove the hazards identified in the risk assessment.
Safety Representatives and Consultation Regulations [PDF, 4.56MB]
This document gives you advice on how to consult and involve your employees and their representatives on health and safety matters at work under the Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977.
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