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
Education update – return to school must be driven by safety not politics
UNISON Safe Return to Schools Pack
To all school support staff members – Let us know your preference for your holidays
Further meeting to be held on the reopening of schools and childcare after urging from UNISON
Support staff unions must have equal access to shaping the way forward on schools and early years re-openings
Great deal more work needs done before children can return to childcare and schools says UNISON
UNISON survey shows members’ worries about schools return and need for effective union involvement
Testing extended to weekly for all care home staff and to anyone with symptoms over 5
Useful Health & Safety Links
UNISON Scotland Health & Safety Info
European Union Agency for Health & Safety