Dead bodies, detective work and the truth about food poisoning – the work of the environmental health officer has no shortage of surprises
The article Inside the hidden world of environmental health...
For many people, working outdoors in the sun is a blessing. But for refuse loader David Lewis, living in the shadow of skin cancer, it became a curse
The article Beating the Big C – cancer,...
UNISON survey aims to find out scale of problem in wake of concerns over rise in superbugs
The article How much of a risk do new cleaning agents pose to you? first appeared on the UNISON National...
Government plans to increase the small claims limit for personal injury claims will deny many thousands of employees made ill or injured by their jobs every year the ability to take cases against...
The collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh shocked the world. Since then, UNISON has helped the garment workers fight for their rights
The article The Price of Fashion first appeared on...
UNISON has a proud record of supporting health and safety reps in the workplace, and building positive relationships on these issues with employers – that’s why we’re handing out “High 5’s” to...
General secretary Dave Prentis visits branch to see first hand the practical help and support provided to members
The article Award-winning work on mental health in Redditch and Bromsgrove first...
What are you doing during the week of 24-30 October to help make sure your workplace is safe and healthy for everyone of all ages?
The article Get set for European Health and Safety Week first...
UNISON has been at the heart of developing and campaigning for European legislation - legislation such as European Sharps Directive, which has helped protect nurses, cleaners, ambulance and other NHS...
Report finds 83% of organisations failing to comply with sharps regulations
The article UNISON welcomes HSE report on needlesticks first appeared on the UNISON site.