TUC new publications and biennial Health & Safety Reps survey.
The seventh edition of the TUC’s best-selling ‘hazards at work’ book is now available to order.
The book explains the way unions organise to improve health, safety and welfare, how the law has changed in recent years and gives full details of the key legal provisions and how they are enforced. As in previous editions, the ever-popular core of the book is the 24-chapter section on the common hazards and causes of ill health at work, and how to assess and prevent them.
Hazards at Work is an A4 size, 400-page, single-volume softback, with a section on people in ‘special’ categories, such as young workers, zero-hours workers, agency workers and disabled workers. The book Contains HSE and other guidance, extensive checklists, case studies, web resources and a full index to help you find statutes and regulations. Single copies cost £25 and are directly available from tuceducation@tuc.org.uk.
An updated version of the Safety Reps‘brown book’ which contains the regulations, codes of practice and guidance from the Safety Reps and Safety Committees’ Regulations 1977 is now also available to order from the TUC. This new book has been redesigned for easier navigation and comprehension, making it a more practical resource for trade union safety representatives. The new edition incorporates both the Safety Representatives and Safety Committees’ Regulations 1977 and the Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996, ensuring comprehensive guidance on worker consultation. Single copies cost £7 and are directly available from tuceducation@tuc.org.uk.
The brown book provides the legal backing that union safety representatives need to confidently address health and safety issues in the workplace. It is the essential tool for Safety Reps, and the updated version is designed to equip every representative with the knowledge and evidence necessary to effectively perform their role.
There are discounts on bulk orders available when ordering both books from the TUC. The importance and value of both books for CWU Health & Safety Representatives was previously referenced in LTB No 142/25
Please contact jmcgovern@cwu.org for details on CWU discounts that can apply.
The TUC also run a survey where they ask union health and safety reps about their role and experience over the last two years. They have recently launched their 2024-2025 survey.
We actively encourage CWU health & safety Reps to complete the survey via the link below.
The CWU has historically taken part in this survey in large numbers.
The value of each & every contribution can be measured by reading the comprehensive 38-page report attached to this LTB. This report is from the last biennial TUC Safety reps survey that ran from 6 December 2022 to 14 February 2023 and attracted a record 3,046 respondents.
Responses are analysed by the Labour Research Department on behalf of the TUC.
The 2024-2025 TUC survey results will be shared in a future LTB
TUC Education will be hosting Safety Reps Connect event on Tuesday 11th Novemberin Leeds.
It will be a free, one-day conference for union health and safety reps to hear from speakers, attend workshops and network with other reps. To register for the event, or to learn more about the event click the link below.
Safety Reps Connect 2025 – Home
This LTB is shared on behalf of CWU Central Services.
If you have any questions or need any further information, please contact-
Jamie McGovern FRSPH MIIAI
CWU Health & Safety Policy Assistant at jmcgovern@cwu.org.
LTB 173-25 TUC New publications and biennial safety reps survey
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