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health and safety union reps

Health and safety reps are workers chosen by their colleagues to look at health and safety issues from the worker's point of view.

  • What is a union safety representative?  more...
  • What rights do safety reps have?  more...
  • Are safety reps independent from management?  more...
  • How can a safety rep help me?  more...
  • Do I have to be a union member to get help from a safety rep?  more...
  • Can I speak to a safety rep in confidence, or will they tell management?  more...
  • Are unionised workplaces safer?  more...

further information

The TUC has information about the role and importance of safety reps in the health and safety section of its website. tuc.org.uk/h_and_s

Many safety reps have signed up to Risks the TUC's weekly safety email update. Sign up to Risks here.

Health and safety magazine Hazards has information for safety reps. hazards.org/safetyreps/

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has resources for safety reps, including good practice guides, leaflets and report forms, in the worker involvement section, under guidance. hse.gov.uk