Health & Safety

Since 2015 the NEC has been involved in negotiations to introduce a new policy on First Aid at Work and Emergency First Aid at Work.

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

On Friday 6^th October 11:00 – 16:00, the TUC will host Introduction to the Role of Health and Safety Rep, for young members only. Free, online and open to any young member.

TUC Education are running an Introduction to Health and Safety taster for women union members at 1100hrs on 3^rd October 2023.

The TUC is running another ‘Introduction to the role of Health and Safety rep’ course for women members. It runs on the 3^rd October, 11:00 – 16:00

In October 2021 HMPPS commenced a pilot in seven establishments for a new First Aid Policy. This pilot is now complete, and despite the Executive’s best endeavors, no policy has been implemented.

Joe Simpson reports on the ongoing issue of carrying aids for frontline staff

The NEC are updating the records we hold on our Health and Safety Reps database and would ask all Branch Committees to send us the details of their appointed Health and Safety Reps.

Due to the increase in the amount of equipment which members are required to wear in the course of their duties, the Executive raised concerns with HMPPS regarding the potential for Musculoskeletal injuries surrounding the use of utility belts. The POA pointed out that;