Health, Safety & Environment Briefings – 2021

Below are a list of all the Health & Safety LTB’s issued in 2021.
These can be viewed by logging in to the main CWU website.

  • 21LTB002 Health, Safety & Environment Department LTB Digest for 2020
  • 21LTB009 Shared Vans – Withdrawal By Royal Mail in All UK Tier 4 and 5 Lockdown Areas
  • 21LTB012 Royal Mail Group – Latest Updated Coronavirus Covid-19 – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Guidance Document (Version 77)
  • 21LTB014 Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010 Scottish Government Justice Directorate – Guidance – Update Published
  • 21LTB016 Royal Mail Group – Latest Updated Coronavirus Covid-19 – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Guidance Document (Version 78)
  • 21LTB025 Royal Mail Group Introduction of New Branded Reusable Washable Cotton Face Masks
  • 21LTB029 Royal Mail Group CWU and Unite CMA Communication on the Protection of Employees During the Coronavirus Pandemic Through Mandatory Face Coverings in Indoor Workplaces
  • 21LTB032 Greener Jobs Alliance (GJA) Newsletter No. 30 – January-February 2021
  • 21LTB050 Covid-19 Coronavirus Test Kits – Reinforcing Safe Collections – New Safety Leaflet and Poster
  • 21LTB051 Royal Mail Group – NHS ‘Test & Trace’ App Manipulation
  • 21LTB053 Royal Mail Fleet Safety Notification (Red TSB -Technical Service Bulletin) – New HGV Tyre Legislation
  • 21LTB054 RMG CWU Joint Statement – Coronavirus Covid-19 – Workforce Testing Pilots Using Lateral Flow Device Testing
  • 21LTB055 Scottish Government Consultation Paper – The Criminal Law Dealing With Dangerous Dogs
  • 21LTB073 RMG Road Safety Week 1-7 March 2021 – Preventing Vehicle Rollaways & HIT Campaign
  • 21LTB074 Ban on Tyres over 10 years old – Change In Law February 2021 – Motion 17 (2018) – CWU Supporting the Successful Tyred Campaign
  • 21LTB080 Royal Mail Group (SHE) Safety Security Flash (FY21 002) – Risk Of Confrontation (Violence, Harassment, Intimidation and Street Robbery)
  • 21LTB081 Royal Mail Group Offices – Staying Covid-19 Secure & Safe – RMG CWU Unite Agreed ‘Resetting Covid-19 Coronavirus Control Standards Poster’
  • 21LTB082 Royal Mail Group Workforce – NHS Test & Trace App Compliance
  • 21LTB083 Gateway Development, Bexhill-on Sea – CWU Low Level Letter Box Campaign Victory For Postal Worker Members
  • 21LTB087 Royal Mail Group (SHE) Safety Flash (FY21 003) – Tops 2000 (T2K) Large Flats Sorting Machines
  • 21LTB088 Royal Mail Group – Latest Updated Coronavirus Covid-19 – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Guidance Document (Version 84)
  • 21LTB089 Royal Mail Group Re-Organisation and Job Cuts – Safety, Health and Environment Team New Structure From 1 April 2021
  • 21LTB092 National No Smoking Day Campaign (Weds 10 March 2021) Theme Quitting Smoking Doesn’t Have To Be Stressful
  • 21LTB096 Coronavirus Covid-19 Pandemic – General Advice & CPR Advice For First Aiders & First Aid Training in RMG
  • 21LTB098 Stormproof Weatherproof Jacket Stock Shortages (PPE) – Alternative
  • 21LTB100 Covid-19 Coronavirus Vaccination – A Guide For CWU Members
  • 21LTB102 Coronavirus Covid-19 – Rapid Workforce Testing Pilots Update – Letter To Members and Testing Video
  • 21LTB103 RMG Customer On-Line Re-Delivery Requests – Terms & Conditions Tick Box Question Added For Customers Regarding Dog Control During Re-Delivery
  • 21LTB104 PPE and Face Masks – Presentation By Dave Joyce National Health, Safety & Environment Officer on 4 March 2021 at the CWU Reasonable Adjustments & PPE Pandemic Webinar
  • 21LTB105 Royal Mail Group – New Integrated Audits – Audit Team Consultation With CWU Area Health & Safety Representatives (ASRs)
  • 21LTB112 Workers Memorial Day 2021 – 28 April 2021
  • 21LTB113 Correspondence with UK Government Calling For Priority Covid-19 Vaccinations For CWU Members
  • 21LTB117 Greener Jobs Alliance (GJA) Newsletter No. 31 – March-April 2021
  • 21LTB120 Marie Curie Cancer Care – 2021 Great Daffodil Appeal
  • 21LTB121 NHS & PHE – Help Us, Help You Lung Cancer Symptoms Awareness Campaign Launched
  • 21LTB122 Royal Mail Group (SHE) Safety Flash (FY21 004) – Electric Tug & Trailer (Workplace Transport) Safe Operations in Mail Centres
  • 21LTB123 Royal Mail Group (SHE) Safety Flash (FY21 005) – Serious and Fatal Road Traffic Accidents involving Royal Mail Group Vehicles
  • 21LTB126 CWU ‘Facts – Coronavirus Has Not Gone away’ Poster
  • 21LTB133 Royal Mail Group (SHE) Safety Flash (FY21 006) – Tail Lift Safe Operation – Serious Accident
  • 21LTB134 PSM Sorter Under Guard (Safety & Ergonomic Improvements) Re-Design & PSM Engineering Safety Modifications Update
  • 21LTB135 Royal Mail Group – Latest Updated Coronavirus Covid-19 – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Guidance Document (Version 85)
  • 21LTB136 TUC Health and Safety Reps Survey 2020-21
  • 21LTB137 Ethylene Oxide (Carcinogen) in LFD Test Kits
  • 21LTB140 Dog Owner Convicted After Postwoman Has Finger Tip Bitten Off
  • 21LTB149 Union Warns Dog-Owner Got Off Lightly After £2,000 Compensation Bill For Attack On Northamptonshire Postie
  • 21LTB151 Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2021 – Uniting in The Fight Against Asbestos and Related Diseases
  • 21LTB160 Royal Mail Group – Latest Updated Coronavirus Covid-19 – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Guidance Document (Version 86)
  • 21LTB175 International Workers Memorial Day Today 28 April 2021
  • 21LTB177 Royal Mail Group – DCPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence) Classroom Training with Coronavirus Covid 19 Risk Controls
  • 21LTB181 The Criminal Law Dealing with Dangerous Dogs – Scottish Government – Dog Control Laws Consultation – Response of the Communication Workers Union
  • 21LTB183 National Roll Out of Coronavirus Covid-19 – LFD Workforce Testing in Royal Mail Group
  • 21LTB186 Royal Mail Group (SHE) Safety Flash (FY21 007) – Parcel Sorting Machine (PSM) Tipper Area – Fall Accident
  • 21LTB187 Royal Mail Group (SHE) Safety Flash (FY21 008) – Loading Dock Safety – Red-Light Drive Off – Near Miss
  • 21LTB188 Royal Mail Group – Re-Introduction of Driver In-Cab Training in All Vehicles and Update on The Road Map Out Of Lockdown
  • 21LTB189 Mental Health Awareness Week 10-16 May 2021
  • 21LTB190 Coronavirus Covid-19 How to Perform a Lateral Flow Device (LFD) Rapid Self-Test And RMTV Video On Roll Out Of The National Workforce Testing Campaign
  • 21LTB194 Royal Mail Group (SHE) Safety Flash (FY21 009) – Use of Knives – Serious Cut Hand Injury
  • 21LTB196 UN Global Road Safety Week 17th – 23rd May 2021 – ‘Low Speed Streets Save Lives’
  • 21LTB197 Time to Test – CWU’s Dave Joyce Blogs on The Covid-19 LFD Home Testing Scheme in Royal Mail Group (myroyalmail 12 May 2021)
  • 21LTB210 Post Office Ltd – Coronavirus Covid-19 LFD Rapid Workforce Testing Programme
  • 21LTB216 Royal Mail Group – Safe & Slow Reversing Communications Initiative (Title “Reversing – The Power of 1 MPH”)
  • 21LTB222 Royal Mail Group – Latest Updated Coronavirus Covid-19 – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Guidance Document (Version 87)
  • 21LTB226 UK to Change Eligibility to Give Blood, Meaning More People From LGBT+ Communities Can Donate
  • 21LTB228 Product Recall For Black Gated Mk4 York Containers
  • 21LTB232 Royal Mail Airport Air-Hubs Weatherproof Stormproof Jacket Stock Shortages (PPE) – Alternative Short-Term Temporary Replacements
  • 21LTB242 Alliance For Cancer Prevention – Campaign on 12 Key Priority Asks for the UK Government’s New Chemicals Strategy
  • 21LTB247 Greener Jobs Alliance (GJA) Newsletter No. 32 – May – June 2021
  • 21LTB249 National Clean Air Day – Thursday 17 June 2021
  • 21LTB255 Royal Mail Group – Drive Carefully Around Vulnerable Road Users Road Safety Initiative (Cyclists, Horse Riders & Pedestrians)
  • 21LTB259 Royal Mail – Provision of New Supply Branded Refillable 750 ml Water Bottles For Outdoor Workers – Staying Hydrated
  • 21LTB267 Expert Research Surveys Published on The Dramatic Increase In The UK Dog Population and Dogs Purchased During The Pandemic – Concluding that Behavioural Perspective Results are Alarming
  • 21LTB268 Grab a Jab – Covid-19 Vaccine Drop-In Centres Open Across England Under Newly Launched Government Initiative For All Over-18s
  • 21LTB269 COVID-19 Daily Close-Contact Testing Study Using Lateral Flow Rapid Home Testing Kits – New NHS Study To Offer Daily Rapid Serial Testing To Close Contacts Of Positive COVID19 Cases
  • 21LTB270 HWDC – Mobile Walk In Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Offering First and Second Doses to All Adults Over 18 – Thursday 1st July (8am-5pm) & Saturday 3rd July 2pm-10pm)
  • 21LTB271 Royal Mail – ‘Dog Attack Compensation Scheme’ and Claim Form
  • 21LTB272 Royal Mail Group Dog Attack Reporting Process
  • 21LTB273 RM CWU National Dog Awareness Week 2021 – Monday 5 July – Saturday 10 July 2021
  • 21LTB283 RMG Menopause Guide – Supporting Women Through The Menopause – Updated Guide For Managers
  • 21LTB284 Dog Law for Professionals Seminars 2021 – Focusing on Criminal and Civil Dog Law
  • 21LTB301 Next Steps in Easing Lockdown Restrictions in RMG and Re-Introduction of Shared Vans and Large Goods Vehicles (LGVs)
  • 21LTB310 Hazards Conference 2021 – ‘Fighting for the Fundamental Right to Safe and Healthy Work’ – Saturday 31st July – Sunday 1st August 2021
  • 21LTB327 Royal Mail CWU National Joint Statement Covid-19 Pandemic – Next Steps in Easing Lockdown Restrictions in Royal Mail Group and Re-Introduction of Shared Vans and Large Goods Vehicles (LGVs) – Update
  • 21LTB329 Update Of The Lifting Of Covid-19 Lockdown Restrictions In Wales Regarding Shared Vans
  • 21LTB333 COVID-19 ‘Close-Contact’ Self-Isolation Rule Changes
  • 21LTB339 Close Contact, Self-Isolation Rule Change Update for England Announced (Updating advice in LTB 333-21)
  • 21LTB340 Face Masks Coverings in Royal Mail Group Customer Service Points in England
  • 21LTB341 Royal Mail Group 2021 Free Flu Vaccination Voucher Scheme
  • 21LTB345 Greener Jobs Alliance (GJA) Newsletter No. 323 – July – August 2021
  • 21LTB346 Royal Mail Group – 2021 Free Flu Vaccination Voucher Scheme and On-Site Clinics
  • 21LTB347 Post Office Ltd – 2021 Free Flu Vaccination Voucher Scheme and On-Site Clinics
  • 21LTB348 High Blood Pressure Awareness Campaign – Know Your Numbers Week 2021 – 6-12 September 2021
  • 21LTB349 Royal Mail Group (SHE) Safety Flash (FY21 010) – Yard Safety – Reversing Tractor Unit and Trailer – Serious Injuries Accident
  • 21LTB353 Royal Mail Group Introduction of Whole Workplace Office Stress Risk Assessment Process Tool and Updated Stress Toolkit, Guidance and Joint Statement
  • 21LTB363 Three Important Environmental Reports Released
  • 21LTB367 The Highway Code Revisions and Updates
  • 21LTB371 Gas Safety Week 13-19 September 2021
  • 21LTB372 CIR Business Awards – Royal Mail Group – Winners of ‘Resilient Workforce Award’ 2021
  • 21LTB373 Royal Mail Group – Latest Updated Coronavirus Covid-19 – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Guidance Document (Version 8)
  • 21LTB375 Royal Mail Group (SHE) Safety Flash (FY21 011) – Vehicle Breakdown and Recovery Operations – Falls From Height Injury Accident Risks
  • 21LTB376 Royal Mail Group (SHE) Safety Flash (FY21 012) – Double Deck Trailers Load Restraint Straps Safe Stowage
  • 21LTB377 Royal Mail Group (SHE) Safety Flash (FY21 013) – Reversing Vehicles
  • 21LTB379 NHSBT National Organ Donation Week – 20th – 26th September 2021
  • 21LTB386 Royal Mail Group – Latest Updated Coronavirus Covid-19 – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Guidance Document (Version 9)
  • 21LTB390 Word Suicide Prevention Day – Launch of New Three Year 2021-2023 Triennial Theme ‘Creating Hope Through Action’
  • 21LTB391 Royal Mail CWU Joint Guidelines to the Royal Mail Footwear Reimbursement Process (Due to Medical Health Reasons)
  • 21LTB397 Dr Shaun Davis Royal Mail Group Global Director Compliance & Sustainability – Resignation
  • 21LTB398 Universal Access to Occupational Health – Free On-Line Summit Event – Tuesday 21 September 2021, 2 PM to 5 PM
  • 21LTB414 Royal Mail Group – 2021 Free Flu Voucher Scheme Offer – Update & Reminder
  • 21LTB420 RMG – Lifting of Covid-19 Secure Restrictions and Re-Introduction of Standard Operating Procedures/Business As Usual (SOPBAU) – Joint Communication/Statement
  • 21LTB422 Royal Mail Group – Provision of Personal Attack Alarms (140db) To Postal Workers
  • 21LTB425 House of Commons Work and Pensions Select Committee Inquiry into the HSE’s Approach to Asbestos Management – CWU Response
  • 21LTB426 Greener Jobs Alliance (GJA) Newsletter No. 34 – September October 2021
  • 21LTB429 RMG Covid-19 – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Guidance Document (Version 10)
  • 21LTB430 World Mental Health Day Sunday 10 October 2021 – Theme ‘Mental Health In An Unequal World’
  • 21LTB431 ‘Stoptober’ Campaign 2021 – Helping Smokers Quit
  • 21LTB435 Royal Mail Group – Provision of Personal Attack Alarms (140db) To Postal Workers
  • 21LTB436 Royal Mail Group (Royal Mail & Parcelforce) – Lifting of Covid-19 Secure Restrictions and Re-Introduction of Standard Operating Procedures Business As Usual (SOP BAU)
  • 21LTB437 Royal Mail and Parcelforce Deliveries and Collections to from Care Homes from 11 November 2021
  • 21LTB450 Royal Mail Group (Royal Mail & Parcelforce) – Lifting of Covid-19 Secure Restrictions and Re-Introduction of Standard Operating Procedures/Business As Usual (SOP/BAU) – ‘Coronavirus Test Kits Collections Over-Bagging’
  • 21LTB453 Protecting Mental Health in the Workplace – TUC Webinar – Tuesday 26 October 2021, 1pm – 2pm
  • 21LTB454 COP26 Coalition Hazards Campaign – ‘What About The Workers’ Online Event Monday 8 November 2021
  • 21LTB455 Royal Mail Group – Provision of Personal Attack Alarms (140db) To Postal Workers
  • 21LTB472 Royal Mail Driver Training Exigency Arrangements For New Recruit Light Commercial Vehicles(LCV)Van Fleet Drivers
  • 21LTB473 Christmas Operations 2021 – Temporary Dedicated Parcel Sort Centres (PSCs), Outhouses and Marquees
  • 21LTB474 Royal Mail Dog Attack Compensation Scheme – Extension to Parcelforce and a Reminder About The Scheme
  • 21LTB475 RMG CWU Brake National Road Safety Week – Road Safety Heroes Campaign 15-21 November 2021 – Follow The 5 S’s
  • 21LTB476 The UK National Work-Stress Network Annual Conference Saturday 27 November 2021 – What’s Stress Got To Do With It
  • 21LTB477 Greener Jobs Alliance (GJA) Newsletter No. 35 – November December 2021 and Supplementary ‘Insulation Special Edition’
  • 21LTB483 Deliveries and Collections tofrom Care Homes following the 11 November coming into force of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021
  • 21LTB485 Royal Mail Materials Handling Containerisation Update Christmas Arrangements 2021
  • 21LTB493 Christmas Peak Pressure Period – Repatriation of York Containers, ALP Sleeves, Trays and Cardboard
  • 21LTB494 New Mk3 York Container Faulty Yellow Handle Grips
  • 21LTB495 HSE Launches New ‘Working Minds’ Work-Related Stress Campaign
  • 21LTB506 Royal Mail Group (SHE) Safety Flash (FY21 016) – Dog Bites Through The Letter Box – Finger Bitten Off
  • 21LTB507 Scottish Hazards 21st Annual Health & Safety Conference – ‘Health and Safety in Scotland’s Hands
  • 21LTB509 Royal Mail Group – Latest Updated Coronavirus Covid-19 – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Guidance Document (Version 12)
  • 21LTB517 Introduction of Mandatory Face Coverings in Royal Mail Group (Royal Mail and Parcelforce) From Tuesday 30 November 2021
  • 21LTB520 CWU-TUC Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Course – For Experienced Health and Safety Reps
  • 21LTB522 Coronavirus Covid-19 – LFD Workforce Testing Scheme in Royal Mail Group – Update
  • 21LTB523 Royal Mail Group – Latest Updated Coronavirus Covid-19 – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Guidance Document (Version 13)
  • 21LTB524 Royal Mail Group – Coronavirus Unit Risk Assessments Update Version 8
  • 21LTB525 Scottish Government – Criminal Law Dealing with Dangerous Dogs – Consultation Document – Analysis of Responses Published & Next Steps Announced
  • 21LTB528 Labour for a Green New Deal – Worker-Climate Conference – Sheffield Sat Sun 19- 20 February 2022
  • 21LTB532 Mandatory Face Masks Coverings in Royal Mail Group (RM, PFWW, RMSS, RMP&FS, RME, RMF, RMCE etc.) – Medical Exemptions and Compliance
  • 21LTB536 Royal Mail Group (SHE) Safety Flash (FY21 018) – Delivery Customers Premises, Electric Car Battery Cables Trip Hazard
  • 21LTB538 Royal Mail Group (SHE) Safety Flash (FY21 019) – Vehicle Parking
  • 21LTB539 RMG Driver Safety WTLL Briefing W C 13.12.21 – ‘Driver Distraction’
  • 21LTB540 Government Announcement on New Covid Rules For England – Including Working From Home If Possible And Wearing Masks In More Public Places
  • 21LTB544 RMG Re-Introduction of Mandatory Face Masks in England From 30.11.21 – Face Masks Supplies To All UK
  • 21LTB545 Face Mask Wearing Cuts The Risk of Catching Covid-19 By Up To 225 Times
  • 21LTB548 Coronavirus Covid-19 – LFD Workforce Testing Scheme in Royal Mail Group – Update as of 13.12.21
  • 21LTB549 Grenfell Tower Fire Disaster Inquiry Update Report – Government “Hid” Fire Safety Risks to Buildings
  • 21LTB550 Daily Rapid LFD Testing for Covid-19 Close Contacts Launched – Changes To SelfIsolation Rules For England Announced
  • 21LTB552 Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) – Resources For Health and Safety Reps
  • 21LTB554 POL – Re-Introduction of Mandatory Face Masks and Covid-Secure Controls plus Road Safety Update
  • 21LTB558 Post Office Ltd (POL) – Covide-19 Update
  • 21LTB559 Post Office Ltd – 2021 Free Flu Voucher Scheme Offer – Update & Reminder
  • 21LTB560 Royal Mail Group (SHE) Safety Flash FY21 001 – Spill Kits For Spills of Oil and Fuel In Yards
  • 21LTB561 Tackling Damaged Parcel Spillages in Mail Centre, Parcel Sorting Machine (PSM) Areas – ‘Spill Kits’
  • 21LTB562 Royal Mail Group – Provision of Personal Attack Alarms To Postal Workers
  • 21LTB563 Royal Mail Group – 2021 Free Flu Voucher Scheme Offer – Update & Reminder
  • 21LTB566 Covid-19 Guide On Ventilation And CO2 Monitoring To Help Combat Airborne Covid-19 Transmissions
  • 21LTB567 HSE – Proposed Changes To The Personal Protective Equipment At Work 1992 Regulations (PPER)
  • 21LTB568 Royal Mail Group – Latest Updated Coronavirus Covid-19 – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Guidance Document (Version 14)
  • 21LTB571 Royal Mail Group (SHE) Safety Flash FY21 020 – Safe Operation of Dock Levellers on Loading Banks – Serious Fractured Foot Accident
  • 21LTB572 HSE Publishes Annual Work-Related Injuries, Ill-health and Enforcement Statistics for 2020-2