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Reminding ALL CWU T&FS Safety Reps Your Role Is Embedded In UK H&S Legislation And Can't Be Ignored By Your Employer Or Union The latest edition of the Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations – widely known as the “Brown Book” – is now available for pre-order through the Trades Union Congress (TUC). Often referred to as the “Safety Reps’ Bible,” the publication serves as the cornerstone legal guide outlining the rights and responsibilities of union health and safety representatives. The updated version has been redesigned for improved clarity and usability, making it an essential tool for union safety reps defending safe and healthy working conditions.
It incorporates updated regulations and guidance to ensure representatives are well-equipped to defend safe and healthy working conditions. Specifically, the new edition consolidates regulations and guidance related to worker consultation, including the SRSC Regulations 1977 and the Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996. Given the move in the CWU's T&FS section to sideline Health & Safety Reps in preference to industrial relations reps dealing with H&S issues, and with there being no H&S specialists within their national committee; this book is of major importance to all the section's safety reps. Here's a more detailed breakdown of the changes: Improved Clarity and Usability: The updated version is redesigned for easier navigation and comprehension, making it a more practical resource for safety representatives. Consolidated Regulations: The new edition incorporates both the Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977 and the Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996, ensuring comprehensive guidance on worker consultation. Focus on Enforcement: The Brown Book provides the legal backing that union safety representatives need to confidently address health and safety issues in the workplace. Essential Tool for Safety Reps: The updated version is designed to equip every representative with the knowledge and evidence necessary to effectively perform their role. With increasing reports of employers undermining the time allocated for crucial duties such as workplace inspections, accident investigations, and liaison with management, having the most current edition is more important than ever. The Brown Book provides the legal backing union safety reps need to challenge these issues confidently. Concerns have also been raised that some union branches remain unaware of the regulations or fail to invoke them when disputes arise over safety reps’ rights and facilities. The new edition aims to close that gap and ensure every rep is equipped with the knowledge and evidence necessary to enforce their role. Ensure you’re up to date—pre-order your copy now via the TUC. Single copies cost £7.00, and for bulk orders, please email the TUC at tuceducation@tuc.org.uk for a quote.
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The updated 2025 version of the TUC Brown Book, also known as "Safety Representatives and Safety Committees," is redesigned for improved clarity and usability, making it a more effective tool for union safety representatives.