Helpful advice is given on how to establish procedures to deal with these hazards. The handbook also looks at health in the workplace, and there is a section on particular hazards faced by women and the disabled. Throughout, and again at the end, you will find pointers which give you help in finding further information. Bear in mind that this is only an introductory handbook, and that you may need to look further into many of the issues which confront you as a safety rep. Things change rapidly, however, in the field of health and safety.
Legislation is amended and new regulations issued.
Always make sure, if you are taking an issue up, that you check first to make sure that the law has not changed. The Union is there to help you as a representative. I hope this book will assist you in carrying out that important job on behalf of both the Union and your members - helping us all to benefit from a safer workplace and a safer world. All materials copyright 2000 and onwards, Transport and General Workers' Union, unless otherwise stated.