Health and safety

Protecting the health, safety and welfare of members at work is a key Prospect objective. We are committed to improving working conditions for all members. Prospect safety representatives play the lead role in achieving both both aims.

Prospect takes pride in being able to speak with authority on safety matters. We use the professional expertise of our members, many of whom are professional safety practitioners, technical safety specialists or are responsible for managing the safety of other employees.

The fact is that workplaces with active safety representatives, appointed by trade unions, have a far better safety record than those without union safety reps.

How health and safety is supported

Prospect has 1,200 safety reps. Our aim is to build on this figure and ensure that every one of our branches has at least one safety rep.

The Research and Specialist Services (RSS) Department at Prospect headquarters provides advice and help to Prospect officials and members on health and safety issues.