Health and safety

These pages contain information about health and safety issues in DWP.

The group executive committee (GEC), believe that it is important for members to be provided with as many tool as possible to aid them in their work.

A summary of the functions covered by the Safety Representatives and Safety Committees (SRSC) Regulations 1977 booklet are availabe for download below, for use by health & safety representatives and branch representatives.

Rights of PCS safety reps

  Downloadable form - PCS request for risk assessment review

More useful guidance:

  • Health and safety reps toolkit - a collection of forms, guides and other things designed to assist you in your role as health and safety rep.
  • Legal files - summaries of the key health and safety legislation, in easy to read format.
  • Hazards a-z - a listing of the key issues associated with major sources of queries from reps.
  • Members' guides - health and safety guidance for members.

The national PCS website also contains further health and safety guidance.