Health and Safety
News, Reports and Information
The CWU Eastern Region Health and Safety Forum is dedicated raise health and safety standards for our members in their workplaces and in general.
We aim to promote the benefits of good health and safety organisation and management in the communications industry and offer support through our Safety Representatives. This includes joint employer/safety representative consultation in order to promptly identify risks and appropriate remedial actions to address health and safety issues and workplace hazards.
Christmas Drink Driving Warning
The Department for Transport (DfT) is warning drivers about the risks involved with drinking and driving at Christmas.
Preventing Workplace Harassment and Violence
Following a Europe-wide agreement between Employer groups and Trade Unions, new guidance has been produced on preventing harassment and violence in the workplace, aimed at giving practical help and support to firms and their employees.
Winter Driving Information
The Highways Agency says it is ready to face severe weather as the winter months begin, but has asked road users to also play their part in keeping traffic moving.
- Norovirus Stomach Bug
- Hypertention (High Blood Pressure)
- Swine Flu (H1N1 virus)
- Display Screen Equipment
- Dangerous Dogs
- Bullying at Work
- Domestic Abuse
- Mobile Phones and Driving
- Stroke Awareness
- Keep your Vehicle Safe and Legal
- Cervical Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Prostate Diseases
- Safe Driving Practices
- Sun Exposure and Heat Stress
- Asbestos
- Firework Safety
- Fire Safety
- Work-Related Stress
- Leptospirosis (Weil's Disease)
- Alcohol
- Speed Limits for Vans and Goods Vehicles
- Gas Safety and Carbon Monoxide
- Breast Cancer