The TUC is championing the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) as life-saving legislation as trade unions mark the 50th anniversary of its Royal Assent today (Wednesday).
Latest Health & Safety News
H&S: HOW TO TREAT SCABIES
Scabies used to be a regular problem throughout the prison estate; it’s not so common nowadays, but we are still seeing the odd case. Jackie Marshall NEC reports on how to deal with an outbreak
CIRC 039: EXPLORING CRITICAL INCIDENTS AND THE PREVALENCE OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS AMONG UK PRISON OFFICER GRADES
The research was suspended for a while as the Scottish Prison Service wanted more information before they would agree to our colleagues in Scotland taking part in the study, this has now been agreed and the link for the survey has been reopened.
UK Hazards Campaign announces a manifesto for a health and safety system fit for ALL workers
The Hazards Campaign has announced a manifesto for a health and safety system fit for all workers
Courses for women union members: An Introduction to the role of Union Health and Safety Representative.
These are free, online, half-day tutorials aimed at encouraging women members to consider the role of safety rep.
Being a health & Safety Rep
Become a POA Health & Safety Officer
Read more about how you can become a health and safety officer.
H&S Resources
Find a wealth of Health & Safety resources, including guidance, presentations and games.
Join the Health & Safety Forum
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Representing over 30,000 Prison, Correctional and Secure Psychiatric Workers, the POA is the largest UK Union in this sector, able to trace its roots back more than 100 years.