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TUC Safety Reps Survey 2012

2 May 2012

The 2012 TUC health and safety representatives’ survey is now available. It can be filled in on-line or on paper. The deadline for completed survey forms is 29th June 2012. The on-line version is at http://www.tuc.org.uk/workplace/tuc-20893-f0.cfm while the paper version is attached in  pdf . This is for health and safety representatives to fill in:-
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UNISON's Workers Memorial Day Flyer 2012

30 March 2012
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Health & Safety Bulletin HS/01/12

30 March 2012
This bulletin contains information on the financial appeal for the National Hazards Conference 2012, with sponsorship form attached; and on the proposed move from paper to email based bulletins for branch safety officers.
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International Workers Memorial Day Poster 2012

20 March 2012
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The menopause and work

14 December 2011

Link to a PDF document on this siteClick here for The Menopause and Work Guide for UNISON safety reps.
 

The Disability and Health and Safety Guide for UNISON Reps

14 December 2011

Link to a PDF document on this siteClick here for the Disability and Health and Safety Guide for UNISON Reps
 

Latest Health and Safety Organiser, Issue 74, December 2011

12 December 2011

Link to a PDF document on this siteClick 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.
 

Working with HIV

29 November 2011
World AIDS Day on December 1st each year is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection across the world. An estimated 90,000 people are living with HIV in the UK, the highest number ever. Use the Day to highlight your members commitment to ending discrimination against people living with HIV.UNISON newly revised guidance can be used by safety reps and stewards to deal with issues around HIV. These include the rights of members who have HIV related health and safety issues or who face because of the way HIV is dealt with in the workplace. Working with HIV: a guide for UNISON safety reps can be found here.  Please note change of telephone number on page 15 for the Terrence Higgins Trust their helpline number is now freephone 0808 802 1221. Click here
 

UNISON response to the proposed amendment of RIDDOR

15 November 2011
UNISON welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Discussion Document on the proposed amendment to RIDDOR.
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UNISON response to HSE Consultation on asbestos regulations

7 November 2011
(07/11/2011) Click here for UNISON’s response to the HSE consultation on extending the scope of the current asbestos regulations.
 
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