Safety Representatives - GMB
Safety Representatives - GMB
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<strong>GMB</strong>@WORK<br />
<strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong><br />
<strong>GMB</strong> policy is that all workplace reps are also <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong> and they are accredited as<br />
such, however a workplace rep may wish to elect other members of the workforce to take on the role<br />
of the safety representative.<br />
Health and safety is a priority for <strong>GMB</strong>. Not only is it essential that we work to protect our members'<br />
health and safety, but also health and safety issues are a good way to recruit other workers into the<br />
Union.<br />
Hazards Magazine<br />
To protect members in the workplace, <strong>GMB</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong> need to be well informed. One<br />
of the best ways to do this is to subscribe to Hazards, the award winning health and safety<br />
magazine.<br />
Visit Hazards for more details.<br />
Support for <strong>Safety</strong> Reps<br />
<strong>GMB</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong> do an absolutely vital job. Although mainly volunteers, trade union<br />
appointed <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong> have prevented at least ½ million accidents in the last 20 years,<br />
and have saved countless lives that would have been lost without their intervention.<br />
<strong>GMB</strong> does not expect <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong> to the job alone. To carry out their role successfully<br />
<strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong> need help and support from their members, and other <strong>Safety</strong><br />
<strong>Representatives</strong> and Shop Stewards.<br />
<strong>GMB</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> Reps also have a Regional Organiser who can help and advise where necessary. In<br />
addition each <strong>GMB</strong> Region has a full time Health and <strong>Safety</strong> Officer.<br />
<strong>GMB</strong> is recognised as the leading union on health and safety in Britain. <strong>GMB</strong> <strong>Safety</strong><br />
<strong>Representatives</strong> have access to the best health and safety information available. Our<br />
<strong>Representatives</strong> will be sent copies of <strong>GMB</strong> Information Bulletins, Leaflets, Publications and details<br />
of <strong>GMB</strong> conferences and courses.<br />
http://www.gmb.org.uk/work-issues/health-safety-and-environment/safety-representatives Page 1/4<br />
Join online today at www.gmb.org.uk/join<br />
<strong>GMB</strong> Euston Office: 22 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD • Tel: 020 8391 6700 • email: info@gmb.org.uk
<strong>GMB</strong>@WORK<br />
All <strong>GMB</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong> are fully encouraged to take up the opportunity to attend health and<br />
safety training courses. Surveys prove that trained <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong> are the most effective in<br />
influencing managers.<br />
Training helps <strong>Safety</strong> Reps to do the job more effectively and some courses may also lead to a<br />
qualification.<br />
The union also offers advice and information on working in partnership with employers, and in some<br />
cases might even be able to offer joint training.<br />
10 <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong> tasks<br />
<strong>GMB</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong> can be appointed or elected by <strong>GMB</strong> in workplaces where we have<br />
recognition. <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong> have a wide range of legal rights under The <strong>Safety</strong><br />
<strong>Representatives</strong> and <strong>Safety</strong> Committees Regulations 1977.<br />
<strong>GMB</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong> should aim to carry out these 10 tasks regularly:<br />
1. Recruit other employees into <strong>GMB</strong><br />
2. Inspect the workplace every three months, or when working conditions change.<br />
3. Ensure that their employer consults with them 'in good time' over any changes affecting<br />
health and safety.<br />
4. Investigate potential hazards, accidents and potential hazards.<br />
5. Investigate member's complaints.<br />
6. Consult their members and keep them informed of health and safety developments.<br />
7. Contact their local Health and <strong>Safety</strong> Executive Inspector or Environmental Health Officer to<br />
inform them who the <strong>GMB</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> Representative/s are for that workplace.<br />
8. Ensure that they receive information from their employer, the HSE or EHO Inspector, and<br />
the <strong>GMB</strong>. This information should be passed on or put on a notice board for members.<br />
9. Write with a fellow <strong>Safety</strong> Representative to request the formation of a <strong>Safety</strong> Committee,<br />
unless one already exists.<br />
10. Ensure that their employer provides them with reasonable facilities and time off to do the job<br />
properly.<br />
<strong>GMB</strong> policy is that all workplace reps are also <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong> and they are accredited as<br />
such, however a workplace rep may wish to elect other members of the workforce to take on the role<br />
of the safety representative.<br />
http://www.gmb.org.uk/work-issues/health-safety-and-environment/safety-representatives Page 2/4<br />
Join online today at www.gmb.org.uk/join<br />
<strong>GMB</strong> Euston Office: 22 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD • Tel: 020 8391 6700 • email: info@gmb.org.uk
<strong>GMB</strong>@WORK<br />
Health and safety is a priority for <strong>GMB</strong>. Not only is it essential that we work to protect our members'<br />
health and safety, but also health and safety issues are a good way to recruit other workers into the<br />
Union.<br />
Hazards Magazine<br />
To protect members in the workplace, <strong>GMB</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong> need to be well informed. One<br />
of the best ways to do this is to subscribe to Hazards, the award winning health and safety<br />
magazine.<br />
Visit Hazards for more details.<br />
Support for <strong>Safety</strong> Reps<br />
<strong>GMB</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong> do an absolutely vital job. Although mainly volunteers, trade union<br />
appointed <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong> have prevented at least ½ million accidents in the last 20 years,<br />
and have saved countless lives that would have been lost without their intervention.<br />
<strong>GMB</strong> does not expect <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong> to the job alone. To carry out their role successfully<br />
<strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong> need help and support from their members, and other <strong>Safety</strong><br />
<strong>Representatives</strong> and Shop Stewards.<br />
<strong>GMB</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> Reps also have a Regional Organiser who can help and advise where necessary. In<br />
addition each <strong>GMB</strong> Region has a full time Health and <strong>Safety</strong> Officer.<br />
<strong>GMB</strong> is recognised as the leading union on health and safety in Britain. <strong>GMB</strong> <strong>Safety</strong><br />
<strong>Representatives</strong> have access to the best health and safety information available. Our<br />
<strong>Representatives</strong> will be sent copies of <strong>GMB</strong> Information Bulletins, Leaflets, Publications and details<br />
of <strong>GMB</strong> conferences and courses.<br />
All <strong>GMB</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong> are fully encouraged to take up the opportunity to attend health and<br />
safety training courses. Surveys prove that trained <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong> are the most effective in<br />
influencing managers.<br />
Training helps <strong>Safety</strong> Reps to do the job more effectively and some courses may also lead to a<br />
qualification.<br />
http://www.gmb.org.uk/work-issues/health-safety-and-environment/safety-representatives Page 3/4<br />
Join online today at www.gmb.org.uk/join<br />
<strong>GMB</strong> Euston Office: 22 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD • Tel: 020 8391 6700 • email: info@gmb.org.uk
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<strong>GMB</strong>@WORK<br />
The union also offers advice and information on working in partnership with employers, and in some<br />
cases might even be able to offer joint training.<br />
10 <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong> tasks<br />
<strong>GMB</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong> can be appointed or elected by <strong>GMB</strong> in workplaces where we have<br />
recognition. <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong> have a wide range of legal rights under The <strong>Safety</strong><br />
<strong>Representatives</strong> and <strong>Safety</strong> Committees Regulations 1977.<br />
<strong>GMB</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Representatives</strong> should aim to carry out these 10 tasks regularly:<br />
1. Recruit other employees into <strong>GMB</strong><br />
2. Inspect the workplace every three months, or when working conditions change.<br />
3. Ensure that their employer consults with them 'in good time' over any changes affecting<br />
health and safety.<br />
4. Investigate potential hazards, accidents and potential hazards.<br />
5. Investigate member's complaints.<br />
6. Consult their members and keep them informed of health and safety developments.<br />
7. Contact their local Health and <strong>Safety</strong> Executive Inspector or Environmental Health Officer to<br />
inform them who the <strong>GMB</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> Representative/s are for that workplace.<br />
8. Ensure that they receive information from their employer, the HSE or EHO Inspector, and<br />
the <strong>GMB</strong>. This information should be passed on or put on a notice board for members.<br />
9. Write with a fellow <strong>Safety</strong> Representative to request the formation of a <strong>Safety</strong> Committee,<br />
unless one already exists.<br />
10. Ensure that their employer provides them with reasonable facilities and time off to do the job<br />
properly.<br />
http://www.gmb.org.uk/work-issues/health-safety-and-environment/safety-representatives Page 4/4<br />
Join online today at www.gmb.org.uk/join<br />
<strong>GMB</strong> Euston Office: 22 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD • Tel: 020 8391 6700 • email: info@gmb.org.uk
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