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In July 2022, the UK recorded it hottest every day with the temperature reaching 40.3°C in England, many of the devolved nations also recorded their own new highest temperatures. In response, the […]
Schools and early years settings have the authority and responsibility to take whatever steps they deem […]
Thursday 24 April marks the first anniversary of the collapse of Rana Plaza, when 1,138 people lost their lives and 2,000 more were injured as the unsafe building collapsed
Become a health and safety rep in your workplace
- Date
- 24 May 2022 9:00am–5:00pm
- Location
- ExCel Centre, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL
Registration on the UNISON online conference system (OCS) for the 2022 UK Health and Safety Seminar at the Excel Centre in London’s Docklands is now officially open – Make sure you don’t miss it!
A leaflet aimed at encouraging members from the union’s self-organised groups to consider putting themselves forward to become safety reps
An A4 document outlining why domestic violence and abuse in a trade union issue and including a model agreement between branches and employer. Updated August 2022
- Date
- 18 October 2021 2:00pm–3:00pm
- Location
- Online Webinar
The 18th October is World Menopause day, come and find out why the menopause is a workplace health and safety issue and what employers should do to support members. This webinar will also explore how you can […]
22 union members in Torquay receive damages after being made sick by hazardous chemical disinfectant
Booklet highlighting some of the workplace health and safety issues faced by disabled workers and advice on how they can be resolved or improved with the help of health and safety and equality legislation. Updated December 2016
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UNISON head of health and safety Robert Baughan is calling on the union’s branches and activists to remind employers and […]
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
We have laws around health and safety to be proud of – laws that save the lives of working people. But with an unacceptable […]