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Model letter for a member to raise serious health concerns related to extreme heat in the workplace. 

Model letter for a NEU rep/health and safety rep to send to a head teacher, requesting a review of current arrangements for managing heat in the workplace.

A joint union guide for union reps/health and safety reps on assessing and improving workplace ventilation.

The Joint Union Asbestos Committee (JUAC) campaigns to protect education workers and pupils from the dangers of asbestos in education buildings. All the education unions covering England and Wales are part of JUAC.

Asbestos fibres: Invisible but deadly. An investigation by Dr Gill Reed

A tool for health and safety reps to check the safety of their school buildings to highlight to management the areas of the school which pose a safety risk so they can be prioritised for remediation.

Air filters – alongside good ventilation where available - helps reduce the transmission of respiratory infections.

The safety rep inspection checklist and report form is designed to help you carry out a safety inspection in your school or college and report any issues.

Use these letters to help you in your role as health and safety representative to inform your employer of your appointment, to carry out safety inspections and to set up a safety committee.

This guide provides information about ways in which you can create a refugee-friendly school, make an accessible curriculum and think about some principles of effective practice.