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.
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Guide for UNISON Reps on Disability and Health & Safety
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Click here for the latest on "The Menopause and Work Guide" for UNISON reps.
Latest Health and Safety Organiser, Issue 74, December 2011
(12/12/11)Click here for UNISON's latest newsletter for safety activists leads on the results of the Löfstedt Review. The issue covers: the Löfstedt Review, increased violence in the NHS, new research that shows half of UK workers are being treated badly, the Santia InfoLine, the Pensions Day of Action, the return of Lord Young, dangerous dogs, sickness absence due to stress, safe maintenance, a possible rise in suicides linked to the austerity cuts, the cost of US ill-health, amount of time spent commuting, paid exercise time, new UNISON H&S guidance, flu jabs, diary dates and how to order hard copies of UNISON’s H&S materials.
