The CWU has announced its full programme of events at this year’s annual conference being held in Liverpool starting this weekend 8th June.
Informing branches via LTB433/08 Dave Joyce, National Health, Safety & Environment Officer said that all delegates and visitors are encouraged to attend the fringe meeting, visit the Health and Safety Stands during the week and take away information and resources.
Commenting on the full programme for Conference 2008 Dave said in his LTB:
“ We hope that delegates will make full use of this years provisions and take the time to attend our fringe meeting, visit the Health & Safety Stands during the week of conference and pick up copies of the various publications, booklets, pamphlets and information that will be made available. These arrangements have been made for delegates benefit this year in support of the department's campaigning involvement in Occupational Health issues and as part of our contribution to Men's Health Week and supporting Women's Health issues.”
Details of the programme are:
Health & Safety Lunch Time Fringe Meeting: Tuesday 10 June at 1 pm
The Health, Safety & Environment department's lunch time fringe meeting takes place on Tuesday 10 June at 1 pm in Hall 3B of the Liverpool Convention Centre with the theme - 'Occupational Health & Safety - A Gender Issue'. Speakers will be leading figures from Men's Health Forum (MHF) and Wellbeing of Women (WOW) - Refreshments available.
Wellbeing of Women (WOW) - Health & Safety Exhibition Stand:
The Wellbeing of Women' (WOW) (Reg. Charity) whose mission is "To Improve Women's Health" will be present at CWU Conference for the first time, following discussions earlier this year with the Health, Safety and Environment Department as we were keen to build further working relationships with leading Women's Health organisations. Wellbeing of Women', is in its 44th year, and has raised millions to invest and fund the very best medical research and training. Every woman living in the UK will have benefited from five decades of the charity's achievements in women's healthcare. The organisation specialises in raising money to invest in medical resear ch and the development of specialist doctors and nurses working in the field of reproductive and gynaecological health, working in partnership with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists to improve women's health. In 2007, the Prime Minister's wife, Sarah Brown became the WOW's Patron. Her dedication to the charity has helped raise the profile as work continues to improve the lives of millions of women affected by reproductive health problems in the UK. WOW is delighted to have forged it's first link with one of the UK's leading Trade Unions and is keen t o build a working relationship. Delegates are welcome to visit the WOW stand.
Men's Health Forum (MHF) - Health & Safety Exhibition Stand:
The Men's Health Forum (MHF) (Reg. Charity) will be present at CWU Conference for the third year and welcome CWU delegates along to the stand to discuss what can be done about the current situation in the UK of too many men suffering unnecessarily poor health and dying too young from preventable causes. Information resources will be available on the stand as will copies of the MHF's award winning Men's health manuals and mini-manuals. The seventh annual National Men's Health Week will take place during the week of CWU Conference from June 9 to 15 and will be on the theme of 'men's health in the workplace'. As organisers of 'National Men's Health Week 2008', the Men's Health Forum's mission is to provide an independent and authoritative voice for male health and to tackle the issues affecting the health and well-being of boys and men in England and Wales. The HSE as well as the TUC and CWU supports this year's theme, focusing on men's health in the workplace. The aim is to improve the health of men by encouraging them to take advantage of occupational health initiatives available in their workplaces and by helping employers strengthen and expand such indicatives. This will result in boosts to workplace morale and a decrease in sickness absence, both of which are invaluable to employers and employees alike.
Royal Mail "DRAW (Dignity and Respect At Work)" and Health and Safety Exhibition Stand:
Royal Mail will have a joint "DRAW" and "Health and Safety" stand in the Convention Centre at this year's CWU Conference, distributing information and "Your Safety" leaflets on the new Royal Mail Health and Safety Strategy and Initiatives.
'Haynes' Men/Women Health Mini-Manuals (information booklets designed like car maintenance manuals):
We have a number of copies of a specially produced Men's & Women's Health Mini-Manual from the popular 'Haynes' Range, produced in conjunction with the MHF and kindly sponsored by "Parcelforce Worldwide". These will be available at the fringe meeting for those attending with the remainder distributed via the Exhibition area Health and Safety Stands. Further Haynes Mini-Manuals produced by MHF for Men's Health Week supporting the theme of 'men's health in the workplace' will be available from at the Fringe Meeting and from the MHF Stand.
RoSPA's Occupational Safety & Health Magazine May Edition:
This contains a Feature article running several pages on Health and Safety in Royal Mail - We have 200 complimentary copies kindly provided by RoSPA. These will be available at the fringe meeting for those attending.
IOSH's Safety & Health Practitioner Magazine June Edition:
This contains a centre page, Feature Article on Manual Handling and Musculoskeletal Injuries in Royal Mail - We have 200 complimentary copies kindly provided by IOSH. These will be available at the fringe meeting for those attending.
CWU Annual Conference 2008
Source: CWU
