The toolkit is particularly valuable for trade unions advocating for stronger OHS protections, workplace safety committees ensuring compliance, and policymakers shaping labour policies. Employers and government officials can also use it to develop safer and more sustainable work environments. The toolkit addresses sector-specific OHS challenges in construction, manufact-uring, agriculture, engineering, and administrative work, while also incorporating emerging workplace concerns such as climate change, gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH), and informal employment risks. The resource is structured for ease of use, featuring practical tools, case studies, legal frameworks, and advocacy strategies.

The appendices provide essential templates, checklists, and guides for trade union leaders, including the Industry Risk Assessment Template, OSH Data Collection Checklist, Legislative Advocacy Guide, and Crisis Response Checklist. These resources help unions assess workplace risks, plan advocacy campaigns, and engage in legislative reforms effectively that promote decent work. Trade unions should start by conducting workplace risk assessments using the Industry Risk Assessment Template and OSH Data Collection Checklist to document safety concerns and build evidence for advocacy.

High-risk sectors, such as construction and manufacturing, poorly regulated informal sector jobs should be prioritised to protect workers from hazardous conditions. Unions must also engage in legislative advocacy, lobbying governments to strengthen OHS laws and ensure compliance. The Legislative Advocacy Guide outlines steps for policy engagement, coalition-building, and influencing workplace regulations, ensuring that gender-sensitive OHS policies are enforced and that employers are held accountable for GBVH prevention. Beyond policy work, worker education and training are essential. Regular OHS training sessions will equip workers with hazard prevention knowledge, proper PPE usage, and emergency response skills. The toolkit provides customisable training materials and awareness campaigns to support union-led education initiatives.

To build climate-resilient workplaces, unions should advocate for heat stress prevention policies, improved ventilation, and early warning systems for extreme weather events. Collaboration with employers, government agencies, and NGOs is key to integrating climate-related safety measures into workplace policies and securing resources for safer working conditions.

To monitor progress and ensure accountability, unions must establish clear reporting mechanisms that allow workers to report unsafe conditions, workplace harassment, or policy violations without fear of retaliation. The Crisis Response Checklist and other tools in the appendices help unions track incidents, document compliance, and push for corrective action.