Putting Member Safety and Wellbeing First
At CWU Capital, your health, safety, and wellbeing — both physical and mental — are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re working in the field, at a desk, or remotely, you have the right to a safe, healthy, and respectful working environment.
We work alongside employers to ensure proper standards are met, hold them to account where they fail and support members directly when things go wrong.
The Role of health, safety and wellbeing
What Do We Do?
Represent you in Health & Safety matters
Our trained Union Safety Reps (USR) conduct workplace inspections, raise concerns, and challenge unsafe practices.
Campaign for better workplace conditions
We push for improved risk assessments, mental health support, and safety protocols — especially during periods of change or restructuring.
Support members with workplace injuries or stress
We can help with formal grievances, stress-related absences, and access to external support services.
Our Safety Coordinator
Our Safety Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring that health and safety issues are identified, addressed, and escalated within the union structure. Darren Roberts, coordinates health and safety activity across the branch as well as providing support and guidance to our Union Safety Representatives.
The Role of health, safety and wellbeing
What happens if my employer breaks Health & Safety?
In the event, a business breaks the law on health and safety they face the prospect of; losing staff, higher recruitment costs, lower retention rates and even worse, lower profitability. If all of that was a worry, it could come at a cost to the employee too, through illness, injury and worst still, death. The business can be prosecuted for ignoring health and safety regulations being faced with fines, imprisonment and the loss of the business altogether.
You deserve to work in a building or on a site that adheres to the necessary Health and Safety regulations. As a member of the CWU Capital you can count on us to ensure your employer is following every guideline to the letter. What’s stopping you from joining us? Join us today.
Your Safety, Dignity and Wellbeing at work come first
How to report a fault
Reporting a Fault?
Reporting building faults is key to keeping your workplace safe, functional, and comfortable.
If you spot an issue — like a broken lift, leaking roof, or faulty electrics — report it straight away. This helps prevent accidents, injuries, and disruptions to your work.
Use the proper channels: speak to facilities management, log it in the reporting system, or notify the maintenance team directly.
By reporting faults quickly, you help keep the workplace running smoothly and show you care about your safety and that of your colleagues.
Get Support, Advice and a Say at Work
Join the Union that Works for Us
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Mental health is just as important as physical safety. We promote a workplace culture where no one suffers in silence.
Conversation
Raise mental health concerns, confidentially with employers
Advocating
Help access counselling, occupational health and time-off.
Signposting
Sign-post to trusted services which can be found on our Support Hub.
Your Safety, Dignity and Wellbeing at work come first
Union Safety Rep (USR)
A Union Safety Representative is the first line of defence for members when it comes to health, safety, and wellbeing at work. Michael (Micky) Kopp, undertakes site visits and plays a crucial role within the branch for our members.
Want to become a Union Safety Rep for CWU Capital?
Are you passionate about the health, safety and wellbeing of your colleagues? Do you want to make a difference? You could be a Union Safety Rep.
Safe Working Environments
The importance of health and safety in the workplace simply cannot be underestimated. As well as being the law, it should be the number one mission statement for all good employers to make sure their staff are not at risk of any injury as a result of the work they do.
Meeting H&S Standards
Ensure home, hybrid and office working set-ups meet safety standards
Advocating
Advocating for fairer breaks, hours and workload.
PPE
Accessing appropriate PPE, safety equipment.
Spot a Problem?
Help keep your workplace safe and functional. If you notice a fault, hazard, or issue affecting your work or safety, don’t stay silent.
Know Your Rights
As a CWU Capital member, You deserve to work in a building or on a site that adheres to the necessary Health and Safety regulations
Refuse
Refuse unsafe work under Section 44 of the Employment Rights Act
Access
Access proper PPE and safety equipment, speak one of us.
Speak Up
Raise issues with us, if you have concerns speak to CWU Capital
Your Voice. Your Rights. Your Union
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