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Every year, thousands of people suffer accidents and ill-health at work - most of which could be avoided. Unions and health and safety laws save and protect lives. But many more could be protected from harm if health and safety laws were better enforced. We are campaigning for a new way of working, one that guarantees every worker a safe and healthy workplace. CampaignsUNISON is at the forefront of major campaigns on: sickness absence
violence and aggression
bullying
workers' memorial day.
Latest newsNational Institute of Physical Excellence Guidelines on Physical Exercise in the workplace.The National Institute of Physical Excellence (NICE) has published guidance for employers and health professionals on promoting physical activity in the workplace.UK Launch of the European Campaign of Risk AssessmentThe UK launch of the European Campaign of Risk Assessment took place 24 June at the EEF (organisation for manufacturing and engineering).Tackling Violence & Aggression.Tackling Violence and Aggression in the Workplace was the theme of the health and safety fringe meeting at this year’s UNISON National Delegate Conference. Attended by over 150 delegates, the underlying theme was a call for closer working between the police and employers.Employers Liability Compulsory InsuranceUNISON is lobbying its MPS to oppose government proposals to amend the Employers Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Regulations 1998. UNISON is fundamentally opposed to these proposals and our position is set out in the attached briefing.Are you sitting comfortably?UNISON has launched a brand new publication "Are you sitting comfortably?" UNISON’s Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Guide for members and staff. To order this A5 booklet please quote stock number 2692. This publication aims to provide practical information to help anyone who uses new technology |
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: healthandsafety@unison.co.uk Information exchange
We currently have requests for information on various issues, please contact us if you can help or if there is a request for information that you would like to make.
Advice
UNISON health & safety reps and officers who need specialist advice can get support from their branch.
Branch secretaries can contact regional officers for help where necessary. To find out more about training courses on health and safety issues, get in touch with your regional education officer. National H&S news
Remember the dead, fight for the living(28/04/08) MPs urged to make Workers Memorial Day a national day of remembranceFormer employers pay up for asbestosis(21/01/08) 79 year old UNISON ex-joiner wins compensation of £25,000Tougher enforcement needed to tackle health and safety "crimewave"(20/11/07) Unions call for more inspections and higher finesAction needed to halt assaults on NHS staff(08/11/07) UNISON calls for national record to reveal full extent of problemBan bullying at work(07/11/07) All workers have the right to be treated with dignity and respect, says UNISONNews list > |
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