Covid-19

The North West Covid-19 Charter (2025 flip-book). What trade unions, safety reps and workers need to know about Long Covid-19. Includes, legal position, claims, support, checklists, guides for reps, how to raise issues with your employer, adjustments, whistle-blowing protections and where to get more information.

Infection Risks to new and expectant mothers in the workplace

This publication from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK provides guidance for employers on protecting the health and safety of employees who are new or expectant mothers. It deals with the risk of infections in the workplace and also helps workers to understand their rights what their employer can do to prevent risks.

Click on the image below for your free download or order hard copies from the HSE website (fees may apply).

Accident Books at Work

North West Safety Reps reported that Accident Books in workplaces are often forgotten about, under-used or completely ignored. Accident books are a legal requirement if there are 10 or more employees on site. The requirement falls under the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1979. Some workplaces prefer an electronic version while some opt for the traditional hard copy. Either way, it must be accessible to employees, used for recording accidents/ personal injuries at work and be kept for at least three years. Due to potential claims or for insurance purposes some employers keep them for longer and are protected under GDPR regulations. Download our free leaflet Act Now on Accident Books.

Safety Routes to Tackling Climate Risks and Air Quality

This education pack has been developed to advance policy with workers on improving air quality and climate  adaptation by providing practical advice and solutions that safety reps can take up in the workplace. (click image for full pack)

Act Now on Asbestos

One of the most prolific industrial diseases spanning more than a century and yet today, despite the final banning of sales in 1999, asbestos is still destroying lives. This handy guide gives a general overview of asbestos, identifying asbestos in the workplace, legal rights and useful links.