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Bullying at Work Leaflet

23 August 2011
Bullying at Work Leaflet detailing how UNISON can help  Click here
 

UNISON Members Health and Safety Structure

27 January 2011
This information sheet gives guidance on the UNISON structure for dealing with members health and safety, and will be of use to UNISON safety representatives on health and safety courses. It includes information on the national Health and Safety Unit including its functions.
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Accidents at Work

21 October 2010
Accidents at Work Click here
 

Swine Flu Information Sheet

21 October 2010
Information Sheet providng guidance on Swine Flu - its implications for Human Health, how to prevent infection and responsibilities of the employer. Click here
 

Unison Advice on the Flu Pandemic

21 October 2010
Advice on the potential flu pandemic and working with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (bird flu) Click here
 

Back pain – musculoskeletal disorder

21 October 2010
Comprehensive guide to Britain's most common health problem, including advice on prevention, treatment, manual handling and conducting risk assessments Click here
 

Dermatitis at Work

21 October 2010
This Information Sheet features: Symptoms, causes and prevention, including the legal protections for people working with hazardous substances and what employers must do to avoid risk to staff  Click here
 

Gloves

21 October 2010
This briefing is intended to alert branches to some of the issues they should consider where gloves are concerned
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Glutaraldehyde

21 October 2010
Information about the disinfectant glutaraldehyde and what employers must do to comply with safety legislation regarding the use of hazardous substances.
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Smoking in the workplace

21 October 2010
The health risks, legal position, where UNISON stands on smoking bans, and how to draft a workplace smoking policy.
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London NW1 2AY
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