Health and Safety Law 2024 (October 2024)

The union must notify the employer in writing of the names of the appointed safety reps. The regulations do not say how many safety reps should be appointed, leaving this to negotiation between unions and employers. HSE guidance says that appropriate criteria when considering how many safety reps should be appointed include:

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