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HSE publishes new local authority national enforcement code

This means that local authority health and safety inspectors are not allowed to carry out unannounced proactive […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON seeks to recruit more health and safety reps

Health and safety reps are crucial in the fight against the government’s ‘continued assault’ on members

Article on the UNISON National site.

Children in schools at risk of exposure to asbestos

Government committee concludes children are more vulnerable to exposure to asbestos than adults – the younger the child the greater the risk

Article on the UNISON National site.

We can manage workplace stress, says campaign

With the government spending cuts putting both workers and communities at risk, European Health and Safety Week this autumn will provide a vital opportunity to promote good health and safety practice

Article on the UNISON National site.

Health and Weather warnings for extreme heat

Reproduction of Figure 3.2: Local threshold temperatures within the Heatwave Plan for England: Protecting health and reducing harm […]

Page on the UNISON National site.

Milton Keynes marks International Workers’ Memorial Day

“Health and safety is important not just for workers, but for everyone in society”

Article on the UNISON National site.

Get set for our spring recruitment drive

UNISON is gearing up for a further massive union-wide recruitment campaign this spring

Article on the UNISON National site.

Jilin Fire, China: a terrible reminder why we must fight for the living

"Health and safety stands accused of being a burden on employers by the ConDem government, but we know that the true burden falls on the workers. "Budgets for health and safety enforcement […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Health and safety can boost your branch

H&S can fall down the agenda, but International Workers’ Memorial Day is the the perfect chance to reinvigorate your work – and possibly your branch with it

Article, Blogs on the UNISON National site.

Cleaners at the forefront of needlestick injuries

Figures show the importance of controlling hazards, as European Health and Safety Week gets under way

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON marks International Workers’ Memorial Day

Workers around the globe call for ‘strong laws, strong enforcement, strong unions’

News on the UNISON National site.

Tell Europe what you think about TTIP

UNISON activists can now tell the European Commission why they don’t want the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)

Article on the UNISON National site.

Improving staff health, safety and wellbeing essential to improving patient care

Improving staff health, safety and wellbeing essential to improving patient care

Article on the UNISON National site.

CBI backs UNISON calls for better health and safety

"It's time for businesses and government to work hand-in-hand to move from a reactive to proactive approach on health and wellbeing in the […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON calls for action to tackle stress epidemic in public services

Union survey of 10,000 members shows that stress is harming staff and services – but employers rarely talk about it

Article, News on the UNISON National site.