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

UNISON challenges new PPE guidance which contradicts national guidance

UNISON has written to both Fiona McQueen and COSLA Chief Executive, Sally Loudon, expressing serious concerns about the guidance on ... Read More

Updated guidance on PPE for frontline staff

The branch is pleased that the government guidance on PPE use during the Covid-19 outbreak has been revised and refined, ... Read More

Letter to members from Dave Prentis – tell UNISON about your PPE stories

Dave Prentis, UNISON General Secretary has sent out a letter to members with lots of helpful advice but also giving ... Read More

Please do the STUC Survey on COVID-19 and tell them how your employer is treating you

We have had many queries from members about working practices and concerns about a lack of protection for those who ... Read More

Branch seeks urgent answers on PPE and redeployment concerns

The branch has been receiving a great many calls about personal protective equipment (PPE) and wants to reassure every one ... Read More

CoSLA calls for support and respect for council workers, “now more than ever”

CoSLA has issued a press release condemning reports of the abuse of council workers providing essential services and calling for ... Read More

PRESS RELEASE: Aberdeenshire UNISON thanks members for providing essential services to our community during the Covid-19 crisis.

The branch has today, 30th March 2020, sent out this Press Release. Aberdeenshire UNISON thanks members for providing essential services ... Read More