The Brown Book

All reps should make sure they have a copy of the HSE publication: Consulting workers on health and safety (L146), known by its unofficial title, the Brown Book. This publication, updated in 2008, provides legal guidance to safety reps and contains the 1977 Safety Representatives and Safety Committee Regulations, the 1996 Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations, the Approved Codes of Practice and extended guidance.

The HSE review of ACOPs following the Löfstedt Review recommended no change to this ACOP at this time.