Health and Safety

Health and SafetyTo be effective in our fight for safe working conditions we need people in every workplace to act as advisors and watchdogs on health and safety issues. You’ll get full training and support from UNISON as well as paid time off from your employer to carry out your union role.

News

More than 75,000 assaults on Scotland’s public service workers in past year UNISON research shows

More than 75,000 assaults on Scotland’s public service workers in past year, says UNISON More than 200 assaults took place ... Read More

Climate Hazards in the Workplace – Free online training, Wed 3 May 12noon-2pm

Climate Hazards & Resilience in the Workplace – practical training for trade unionists - Wed 3 May 12noon-2pm Learn how ... Read More

Extreme heat – workplace health and safety info

This briefing offers information and advice about the extreme heat amber warning in Scotland and workplace impacts. It is for ... Read More

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Publications and events

Violence at Work: A Survey of UNISON employers and Staff in Scotland 2017

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Violent Assaults on Public Service Staff in Scotland - UNISON Survey 2017 UNISON Scotland has carried out an annual survey of assaults to public sector ...
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It’s Not Part Of The Job – A health and safety guide on tackling violence at work

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Violence at work is a major occupational hazard for many UNISON members. Physical attacks are the most serious form of violence, but verbal abuse and ...
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Proposed Guidance to support the Provision of Healthcare Needs in Schools

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UNISON has recently published a report (Hard Lessons) which contains feedback from members working in schools. Key concerns raised are the lack of training and ...
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Violence at Work: A Survey of UNISON employers and Staff in Scotland 2016

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Violent Assaults on Public Service Staff - UNISON Scotland Survey 2016 Since 2006, UNISON Scotland has carried out an annual survey of assaults to public ...
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