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Information sheets: detailed advice on a wide range of workplace health and safety hazards
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Swine Flu Information Sheet
7 May 2009
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Information Sheet providng guidance on Swine Flu - its implications for Human Health, how to prevent infection and responsibilities of the employer Swine Flu Information Sheet
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Asbestos - still a risk!
23 March 2009
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UNISON's revised guidance on asbestos.
Acrobat PDF version.
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Water coolers and drinks machines
1 March 2009
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Explains the health risks involved and what employers must do to ensure the health and safety of their workers
Water coolers and drinks machines
 Online HTML version
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Eye Tests and VDUs Information Sheet
26 February 2009
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Information about the problems associated with using display equipment, and of the legal duty on employers to provide workers with eye tests and rest breaks
Eye Tests and VDUs Information Sheet
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Repetitive strain injury
1 January 2008
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Information about symptoms, causes, risk assessment and prevention, the role of safety reps, and where RSI sufferers can go for help (updated Jan 2008)
Repetitive strain injury
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Smoking in the workplace
28 June 2007
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The health risks, legal position, where UNISON stands on smoking bans, and how to draft a workplace smoking policy.
Smoking in the workplace
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Back pain – musculoskeletal disorder
24 March 2006
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Comprehensive guide to Britain's most common health problem, including advice on prevention, treatment, manual handling and conducting risk assessments
Back pain – musculoskeletal disorder
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Bird flu
21 February 2006
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Advice on the potential flu pandemic and working with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (bird flu)
Bird flu
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Noise at work
18 October 2005
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The problem with noise, assessing risk, and other regulations applying to noise
Noise at work
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MRSA
1 September 2005
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This factsheet about the superbug MRSA highlights prevention and control measures in the workplace. It is aimed at branch officials, stewards and safety reps
MRSA
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CONTACT DETAILS
• For urgent help and advice at work to go Help at Work.
• UNISON's Health and Safety Unit researches policies and issues briefings on hazards, standards and good practice.
UNISON Health and Safety Unit
1 Mabledon Place
London WC1H 9AJ
Email us
• For urgent help and advice at work to go Help at Work.
• UNISON's Health and Safety Unit researches policies and issues briefings on hazards, standards and good practice.
UNISON Health and Safety Unit
1 Mabledon Place
London WC1H 9AJ
Email us
UNISON, 1 Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9AJ. Telephone: 0845 355 0845.
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