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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Frequently asked questions (FAQs) drawn up by CoSLA and unions

Update from Johanna Baxter, Head of Local Government for UNISON Scotland who sits on the Scottish Workforce Advisory Group and ... Read More
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Coronavirus Branch Members How to contact us

UNISON office buildings are closed because of the coronavirus lockdown. You can contact us by phone or email For members ... Read More
Statement from Aberdeenshire Council on Coronavirus

Statement from Aberdeenshire Council on Coronavirus

Statement from Aberdeenshire Council following  announcements from the Prime Minister and First Minister on 23rd March  – giving very clear ... Read More
Council advice on dealing with Covid-19

Council advice on dealing with Covid-19

UNISON has been working with Aberdeenshire council to ensure the safety and well being of staff and service users throughout ... Read More
Covid-19 Advice for Cornerstone members

Covid-19 Advice for Cornerstone members

Here is an update on Covid-19 for our Cornerstone members. Be assured that UNISON is working with Cornerstone to ensure ... Read More
Covid 19 – Local Government and CVS Workforce Issues

Covid 19 – Local Government and CVS Workforce Issues

This is an update from Johanna Baxter, our UNISON Scotland rep on the Workforce Advisory Group. Please note the changes ... Read More
Branch communication to members on the Coronavirus

Branch communication to members on the Coronavirus

Colleagues Aberdeenshire UNISON is maintaining daily dialogue with the council as part of the emergency response to the current pandemic ... Read More
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Q&As on Coronavirus and work

Coronavirus: Don’t Panic, Wash Your Hands – KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Some key questions about your rights at work during 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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