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

World Mental Health Day on 10 October urges everyone to "Ask Twice"

World Mental Health Day on 10 October urges everyone to “Ask Twice”

World Mental Health Day is on Thursday 10th October and Time to Change is encouraging everyone to Ask Twice. When ... Read More
Workers' Memorial Day Service 28th April - Remember the dead - fight for the living

Workers’ Memorial Day Service 28th April – Remember the dead – fight for the living

The branch is calling on members to attend the annual Workers' Memorial Service on Sunday 28th April in the Persley ... Read More
Inez Kirk

UNISON calls for urgent meeting on council’s adverse weather guidance

Aberdeenshire UNISON has called for an urgent meeting after the council circulated updated Adverse Weather Arrangements Guidance without consultation with ... Read More
"Remember the dead, fight for the living" at the ATUC Workers' Memorial Day Service

“Remember the dead, fight for the living” at the ATUC Workers’ Memorial Day Service

Please come along to the annual Workers' Memorial Day Service on Saturday 28th April in the Persley Walled Garden, Bridge ... Read More
Workers' Memorial Day service

Aberdeen remembers – Workers' Memorial day 2016

Aberdeen remembered all those who have lost their lives, been injured or made ill at their work at a moving ... Read More
Workers' Memorial Day

Workers' Memorial Day Thursday 28 April 2016 – Remember the dead, fight for the living

This year's International Workers Memorial Day Service, will be held at 1pm (gather from 12.30pm) at Persley Walled Garden, Persley, ... Read More
Workers Memorial Day

Workers’ Memorial Day – We owe it to the memories of those who have died to fight for the rights of working people

Branch Chair, Kate Ramsden and our two Health and Safety Officers, Richard Lawrence and Tricia Morrison attended the Workers' Memorial ... Read More
Workers' Memorial Day

Workers’ Memorial Day 28 April 2015

Remember the dead, fight for the living Branch Chair, Kate Ramsden and our two Health and Safety Officers, Richard Lawrence ... 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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