TUC Hazards at Work 2008 Edition Goes Online

The new edition of the TUC's bestselling safety publication Hazards at Work has been published, and for the first time, a significant part of the guide will be available online.

Since it was first published 25 years ago, the guide has proved an invaluable resource for union safety representatives. The 352 page softback publication contains chapters on the positive impact that unions can have upon health and safety at work and UK laws on safety. It also sets out how union reps can tackle the various safety hazards they encounter in the workplace.

Now each of the 31 chapters in section four of the guide dealing with individual hazards or risk areas such as asbestos, asthma, bullying, chemicals and dust, and drugs and alcohol has been made available for reading on-line or for downloading.

Extensive checklists, case studies and web resources provide a host of further reference material.

TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: 'This is a new departure by the TUC and will mean that every safety representative or worker with internet access will be able to get instant information on a wide range of issues, including advice on the law and checklists on how to deal with the problem they face.

'The changing nature of work presents us with new dangers and challenges. Good health and safety practice is about organisation as much as regulation, and this book will be a huge weapon in union safety reps' fight for higher standards.'

Paper copies can be obtained from TUC Publications (0207 467 1294) or from the TUC website www.tuc.org.uk/publications Hazards at Work costs £18 to TUC member unions, £30 for voluntary and not-for-profit organisations and £45 to other organisations. Discounts are available for multiple copies ordered.

Source: TUC press release

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