The 37th Hazards Conference 2026 – 4th-6th September, Keele University
To: All Branches
Dear Colleagues,
For the special attention of all branches and CWU Safety Reps, this LTB is to inform you that Reservations are now open for the 37th Hazards Conference, which takes place from 4th-6th September 2026 at Keele University.
In-Person Registration: Hazards Conference 4-6 Sept. 2026
The Hazards Conference has always been one of the biggest conferences for trade union safety reps and activists. It consists of a mixture of plenary sessions, meetings and a comprehensive workshop programme. Delegates have an opportunity to exchange experience and information with and learn from safety reps from other unions, sectors and jobs across the UK. This year’s theme is-
Mind & Body: The Critical Work of Safety Reps in Protecting Workers
As in previous years, Hazard conference 2026 will educate, inform and connect safety reps from unions around the country along with helping to empower reps in preventing risks to workers.
The conference for 2026 will include sessions on:
- Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace – what is it and where to start?
- Technology – observations, having a say and using it in safety.
- 2026: The year of Trade Union action on climate change – impact, assessment and what next?
- Protecting workers now and into the future – obstacles and opportunities.
The Hazards 2026 conference is primarily an in-person event; however, some limited sessions are available to join online, a link to the online delegate booking form is shown below.
Online Delegate Only: Hazards Conference 4-6 Sept. 2026
Nominations are now open for the most effective worker Health and safety campaigns, good practice or activities over the last year, these can be submitted by branches, individuals or selected groups. Each year Hazards Conference will award certificates of excellence to celebrate health and safety work and campaigning.
Certificate of Excellence: Nominations for Effective Worker Safety Campaigns 2026
The Hazards Campaign works by sharing information and skills. It campaigns on specific issues and acts as a national voice on safety, through the issue of press releases and through organised conferences and meetings.
Hazards Magazine
Hazards magazine is the only independent, union-friendly magazine to win major international awards. It provides the information and resources to make the union job easier by using a global network of union safety correspondents, whose aim is to provide the best information available anywhere.
The British Library described Hazards magazine as ‘’The most useful source on health and safety for trade unionists.”
Branches or individual CWU members may be interested in supporting and subscribing to Hazards Magazine here: – Hazards magazine
The Hazards 2026 Conference timetable is attached with this LTB
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 110/26 – HAZARDS Conference 2026
CWU Eastern No5 Branch 
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