Health and Safety News!

UNISON believes health and safety in the workplace is an issue for everyone. Every year, thousands of people suffer accidents and ill-health at work – most of which could be avoided.                         

Click on the following HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES to find out more:

Accidents, Alcohol, drugs and substance abuse, Back pain, Computers, Eye care, First aid provision, Hazard reporting, Manual handling, Occupational health, Risk assessment, Smoking in the workplace, Working at height, Working environment, WRULDs and RSI, Stress

Get help as a member of UNISON by:

• Contacting your branch on 0161 291 5212
• Contacting your Branch Health and Safety Officer on 07930 339198
• Calling the UNISON direct call centre on 0800 0 857 857

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Already a member and interested in safety at work? Have you considered becoming a Safety Representative? Safety representatives have a specific role and functions and responsibilities and also have important legal rights. A health and safety representative has the right to training and to raise issues which affect the health and safety of members. Contact your Branch Health and Safety Officer for more information 07930 339198

Author: Peter Adeboye, Branch Health and Safety Officer