The 38th National Hazards Conference, Keele University
Join the biggest gathering of safety reps in the country.
One weekend of workshops, speakers and campaign planning for everyone who keeps workplaces safe. It runs from 3rd to 5th September 2027.
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The Hazards Conference
The yearly national weekend for safety reps and campaigners, at Keele.
Workers' Memorial Day
Every 28 April we remember those killed, injured or made ill by their work.
Campaigns
Acting on the dangers at work that others ignore.
Heat Strike
The Heat Strike coalition asked workers and communities to take action against dangerous heat, one day at a time.
PPE that fits women
Most protective equipment is still designed for men. Unions are calling for PPE that fits everyone.
Silicosis: a modern asbestos
A cross-party report sets out six priorities to stop silica dust becoming the next asbestos.
Fix RIDDOR
The proposed changes to RIDDOR still leave stress, suicide, violence, heat and sexual harassment out of the count.
Dignity for train drivers
ASLEF's Dignity for Drivers campaign wins a promise of proper toilets for train drivers across Britain.
Workers' Memorial Day
Unions, workers and families came together in Manchester to remember those who died because of their work.
The worker stress crisis
The TUC declares a work-related stress crisis, as 22 million working days were lost to stress in a year.
The Hazards Conference
Hazards Conference 2027
The 38th National Hazards Conference, at Keele University.
For one weekend a year, workers come together to learn, share what works, and plan the next campaigns. There are plenary sessions, main and fringe meetings, workshops and stalls, and awards for the best health and safety campaigns.
It runs from 3rd to 5th September 2027. Register now and we will send you everything as soon as bookings open.
Remember the dead. Fight for the living.
Every 28 April, on International Workers' Memorial Day, we remember those killed, injured or made ill by their work.
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