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Refuse Unsafe Work (Formal) Letter Template
How to formally notify your employer you are refusing work due to serious safety concerns — what to include, your legal rights, and a free letter generator.
← All Letter Templates · Health & Safety · Last updated 18 August 2026
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If you need to formally notify your employer you are refusing work due to serious safety concerns, a written letter is the recommended first step — it creates a clear record and shows you're pursuing the matter formally. Below is what a strong refuse unsafe work (formal) should include, plus a free tool to generate yours.
What this letter needs to cover
- Identify the specific work refused and why it is dangerous
- Reference section 44 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 protecting workers who refuse unsafe work in circumstances of serious and imminent danger
- Request a risk assessment and safe system of work
- Request written confirmation that no detriment will follow
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