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UNISON's health and safety unit researches and produces a range of material on hazards, standards and good practice at work. Our regular newsletter 'Health and Safety organiser' is also packed with up-to-date info on health and safety issues.

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Violence - Its Not Part of the Job 24 June 2009
UNISON's guide for tackling violence at work. Violence - Its Not Part of the Job
Swine Flu Information Sheet 7 May 2009
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
Health and Safety Bulletin (HS/04/09) IWMD, Working Alone, Hazards Conf, and the National Stress Conf. 3 April 2009
This bulletin covers: updates on International Workers Memorial Day (UNISONs' new flyer and revised poster, the ITUC theme, EDMs and your MP, and case studies); the revised Working Alone guide, Hazards Conference 2009 (application and details), and the National Stress Conference 2009 (application and details). Acrobat PDF Version
Workers Memorial Day Flyer 3 April 2009
A flyer about IWMD for distribution at or prior to events, etc; highlighting the UNISON campaign, the reason for it, the minute's silence, and with space to refer to local events. Acrobat PDF Version For details of how to order the flyer, see this Health and Safety Bulletin.
Workers Memorial Day Posters 2009 3 April 2009
UNISONs' second poster for 2009 (in purple and highlighting the one minute's silence at 12 noon on the Day. Poster (Purple and includes minute's silence) - Acrobat PDF Version UNISONs' first poster for 2009 (in green and now out of stock - pdf versions for dowload only). Poster (Green) - Acrobat PDF Version Bulletin and Order Form - Acrobat PDF Version
Working Alone 31 March 2009
Working Alone is a newly revised guide on lone working for safety reps and members. The guide has been developed to address health and safety concerns surrounding lone working. It makes it clear what is expected from an employer in terms of reducing the associated risks. The guide also contains a checklist which can be used to assess the steps taken by an employer. Acrobat PDF version
Asbestos - still a risk! 23 March 2009
UNISON's revised guidance on asbestos. Acrobat PDF version.
Safety representatives and safety committees (Brown book) 1 March 2009
This A4 booklet is intended for use in education courses and other training situations to provide UNISON safety reps with comprehensive information about their legal rights and responsibilties. (1.7MB) Safety representatives and safety committees (Brown book)
Water coolers and drinks machines 1 March 2009
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
Health and Safety Bulletin (HS/02/09) Various Items 27 February 2009
This bulletin covers: the TUCs' Safety Rep of the Year Award, Slips and Trips - HSE e-learning package (STEP), the updated Brown Book, the new Violence Poster, the new health and safety recruitment leaflet, Eye Tests, TB, Water @ Work, and the National Stress Conference. [Other key words: Safety Reps and Safety Committees]. Acrobat PDF Version
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