Health and Safety

UNISON gives this area of work a very high priority. We believe that 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.

To 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.

Aberdeenshire UNISON’s Health and Safety Officer post is currently vacant.

If you are interested in being more involved, or have any health and safety concerns or need any advice contact your Health and Safety Officer on 01224 620624 .

You can also click here for useful links.

Health and Safety news

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New Covid-19 safety leaflet for members

UNISON Scotland has issued a Covid-19 Safety leaflet for members in addressing safety issues during the pandemic. The leaflet can ... Read More
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Updated guidance on expanded testing programme for Scottish workers

The government has issued new updated guidance on the roll out of home testing kits for those who do not ... Read More
Update for social care members. Please do this Covid-19 survey

Update for social care members. Please do this Covid-19 survey

Social care workers are at the forefront of the struggle against COVID-19. Care workers put themselves at risk to provide ... Read More
Join us on Workers' Memorial Day to commemorate those frontline workers who have lost their lives to Covid-19

Join us on Workers’ Memorial Day to commemorate those frontline workers who have lost their lives to Covid-19

We are encouraging all our branch members to take part in this year's International Workers' Memorial day on Tuesday 28th ... Read More
Home carers

Letter to Home Care members from Aberdeenshire UNISON about the use of Face Masks during Covid-19

The branch has sent the following letter out to Home Care and other care members on new developments on the ... Read More
COVID-19 Testing for Key Workers in Aberdeenshire

COVID-19 Testing for Key Workers in Aberdeenshire

The branch is happy to report that testing is now available via NHS Grampian at 4 sites for those identified ... Read More
UNISON Communication to our members on your welfare and wellbeing during the lockdown

UNISON Communication to our members on your welfare and wellbeing during the lockdown

For us to face the challenges posed by this global pandemic it is important that we look after our own ... Read More
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UNISON secures win for carers as Scottish government PPE guidance is withdrawn

UNISON Scotland, along with other unions, has secured agreement from the Scottish Government that the PPE guidance agreed across the ... Read More


Useful Health & Safety Links

National UNISON H&S

UNISON Scotland Health & Safety Info

European Union Agency for Health & Safety

Health & Safety Executive

The National Centre for Healthy Homes

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