Health & Safety

The TUC is hosting a day dedicated to women's health and safety at work.

The TUC is hosting a one-day conference on asbestos on Monday 28th April, which will centre on driving forward our campaign for removal.

On Monday 28 April, we will mark International Workers' Memorial Day (IWMD). It is a day where we resolve to remember the dead and fight for the living.

The NEC have been made aware that there are increasing instances of fires due to Domestic Cooking and Refrigeration Facilities on Residential Units.

The TUC have recently conducted research into the effects of night work on workers.

Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive gas. It is formed by the radioactive decay of small amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soils.

This year, Phil Hannant (NEC) and I attended the annual Hazards Conference on behalf of the POA. The event brought together health and safety representatives from unions across the country, creating a valuable opportunity to share experiences and knowledge around workplace safety.

 

Thompsons Solicitors have recently produced a helpful guide for Health & Safety Reps.

The National Executive has become aware that many workplaces are experiencing problems with the prevalence of rats and mice in the workplace.

Annual Conference Motion 14/2024 set out new Terms of Reference for the Health and Safety Consultative Committee.

Representing over 30,000 Prison, Correctional and Secure Psychiatric Workers, the POA is the largest UK Union in this sector, able to trace its roots back more than 100 years.