Whatever the actual numbers, both UNISON and the TUC support the fact that the formal HSE reporting of work-related deaths and injuries is grossly under-reported. Work itself does […]
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Unloading pallets of copper tubing from the truck with a forklift, Terry was on the last one, when “the driver came out of the office with his paperwork […]
Red warning heatwave – advice for schools and early years settings The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has increased the heat-health alert for England to level 4 – the highest possible, and the Met Office has issued the first ever red warning for large parts of England for Monday and Tuesday (with an amber warning in place for other areas – please […]
This legislation was a landmark after years of UNISON campaigning for safer procedures to combat the risks of sharps (needlestick) injuries. UNISON head of health and […]
UNISON asks mobile workers to send experiences of needing access to toilets for health and safety campaign.
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UNISON welcomes decision and says government should do the same
Parliamentary work and pensions committee calls for a 40-year deadline for the safe removal of all asbestos in public buildings
Good ventilation and fresh air are essential measures, not only for reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19, but other winter respiratory viruses. UNISON […]
Unions seek urgent review of risk assessments to tackle new COVID-19 variant
‘A workplace without a safety rep potentially puts the safety of our members at risk’
UNISON says ‘desperate measures’ in leaked plans could lead to preventable deaths
UNISON vows to protect key safety legislation and protections originating in EU law
Another busy month saw UNISON celebrating victories – and launching new campaigns
Between March 2013 and April 2017, the number of meat inspectors employed by the independent Food Standards Agency (FSA) dropped by 30%