Northern: Organising for health and safety – Stage 1

Stage 1 training course for health and safety reps. Onsite in Newcastle
9 - 10 November 2026
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UNISON Northern, 140 - 150 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6TH
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IN-PERSON 9.30 – 4.30pm

Stage 1 of the essential course for new health and safety representatives is Organising for Health and Safety. You will learn about health and safety legislation, including the law relating to risk assessment, and also your employer’s responsibilities.

It will help you work with members to tackle workplace issues and develop your confidence to represent them effectively. You can complete follow-on training on topics such as display screen equipment, manual handling, mental health at work, and more.

You will need to attend stage 2 training to become a fully trained health and safety rep.

You can apply to attend stage 2 at the same time as stage 1.

Stage 2 training takes place on 23-24 November 2026.

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To register your interest for this course, please email [email protected] with your name, branch, membership number and which course you wish to attend.

Closing date: 12pm (Noon) 26 October