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UNISON Health & Safety @UNISON_HS

If you believe that everyone should be able to work without having their health damaged by their job, join us in UNISON.

Joined October 2012
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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunion
Jun 5
Unions have backed the call for a workplace temperature maximum as school exam season could be set to go ahead in a heatwave. UNISON AGS Jon Richards says setting a maximum temperature for workplaces “is essential” unsn.uk/4ugQp9a

Government issues statement on heatwave 'challenges' amid school exam season

Temperatures soared to 35C last month and more hot weather is likely over the summer months

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Trades Union Congress
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Jun 2
When a bus driver was feeling ill because of the heat, this passenger stepped in to help. We need a maximum working temperature to protect workers. Credit: @toki_merekichika on IG
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May 27
As extreme heat and extreme weather become more common due to climate change, public service workers are exposed to new and greater #OSH risks working on the frontline to keep our communities, economy and people safe. That's why PSI spoke up at the @ILO, helping to shape new guidance that makes clear these risks require public investment and safer staffing. 🌍✊ #Fightback psishort.link/osh_heat_guide…
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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunion
May 27
Is it too hot to work? Find out the rules around working in the heat: unsn.uk/hotweather
Blazing sun background. 'Too hot to work?

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UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunion
May 27
Warm wishes to everyone celebrating Eid al-Adha. Eid Mubarak from all of us at UNISON.
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🌡️Being too hot at work puts people’s health at risk. Read our guidance about extreme heat here: 🔗unison.org.uk/health-and-saf…

Extreme Heat at Work: A Critical Health and Safety Issue - UNISON National

Following the UKHSA and Met Office issuing a new warnings system for health impacts due to extreme heat, the following information has been update to help provide members with an additional underst...

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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunion
May 20
🌡️🔥 Being too hot at work risks staff health and productivity. UNISON says legal maximum workplace temperatures and investment to adapt to climate change are long overdue. Read more ⬇️ unsn.uk/4nBn4Va
Regulating workplace temperatures and adapting for climate change is long overdue, says UNISON.

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UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunion
May 18
🦺✊ Building health and safety leaders in public services Assistant national officer Aneta Boruc reports on the @unison_hs health and safety seminar ⬇️ unsn.uk/4tEMrGU

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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunion
May 21
Hear from Dan, Ogechukwu and Alex on what makes being a UNISON health and safety rep so rewarding. Find out more about becoming a @unison_hs health and safety rep ⬇️ unsn.uk/4nsBFCi
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UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunion
May 15
Hear from Sam, Chris and Amanda on why female health and safety reps matter. UNISON members can find out more about becoming a @unison_hs health and safety rep ⬇️ unsn.uk/4nsBFCi
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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunion
May 11
#LearningAtWork week is coming 18-24 May 📚 UNISON college is offering free taster sessions to help you in your work and personal life.  Book your free session online now 👉 unsn.uk/LAWW26
Photos of people learning. UNISON college: Learning at work week national programme Monday 18-Friday 22 May 12pm-1pm each day Mon 18: a history of trade unions and education Tue 19: using AI as a tool to aid learning Wed 20: the right to write: Finding your way past the blocks Thu 21: problem solving tools Fri 22: an introduction to mindfulness Find out more And book https://learning.unison.org.uk/learning-at-work-week-2026/

ALT Photos of people learning. UNISON college: Learning at work week national programme Monday 18-Friday 22 May 12pm-1pm each day Mon 18: a history of trade unions and education Tue 19: using AI as a tool to aid learning Wed 20: the right to write: Finding your way past the blocks Thu 21: problem solving tools Fri 22: an introduction to mindfulness Find out more And book https://learning.unison.org.uk/learning-at-work-week-2026/

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Brilliant day yesterday hosting reps from across the UK for our Health and Safety Seminar. Thank you to all attendees for making it a success!
UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunion
May 7
A brilliant day bringing together health & safety leaders from across public services at our UNISON seminar in London.👏 From AI, climate and HSE inspections to building the next generation of reps 👷🏾‍♀️ — huge thanks to everyone who made #uHS26 such a success! 💜
Collage of attendees and workshops at the Health and Safety seminar at UNISON Centre in London - 6 May 2026

ALT Collage of attendees and workshops at the Health and Safety seminar at UNISON Centre in London - 6 May 2026
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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunion
May 6
Welcome to all attendees at our 2026 Health & Safety Seminar #uHS26 in London! 💜 Seminar info: unsn.uk/48EZdOf
2026 health and safety seminar. 6 May 2026, UNISON Centre. #uHS26

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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
Pat Heron@heron_pat
May 1
On Workers Memorial Day Unison H&S Reps /Officers Mental Health at Work Challenging Sexual Harassment in Workplace Stressed Out Burnt Out From Hazards to Health Building work places where every breath is safe War Against Asbestos Industry @unisontheunion @UNISON_HS
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UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunion
Apr 28
We’re lighting up our UNISON building in purple for International Workers’ Memorial Day 💜 2.7 million workers die globally each year from work-related accidents and diseases. On #IWMD26, we say work should never cost a life. #LightUpPurpleForIWMD
UNISON logo on Euston Road lit in purple for IWMD.

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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunion
Apr 28
“Every year on International Workers’ Memorial Day, we remember those killed and injured at work. That’s why we fight for a society where people have safe working environments — a society that values lives over profit.” Andrea Egan, UNISON general secretary #IWMD26 ✊🕯️
General secretary Andrea Egan speaking at UNISON event in London, and online for International Workers' Memorial Day

ALT General secretary Andrea Egan speaking at UNISON event in London, and online for International Workers' Memorial Day

UNISON staff at UNISON event in London, and online, observing a minute's silence for International Workers' Memorial Day

ALT UNISON staff at UNISON event in London, and online, observing a minute's silence for International Workers' Memorial Day

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On International Workers’ Memorial Day, we remember the dead and fight for the living. This year we focus on the need for a just transition. Adaptation and a just transition is necessary but it cannot come at the expense of workers’ health, safety or livelihoods.
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While it is important that we move towards a greener economy, we highlight the need to make sure that every green job needs to be a safe job.
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UNISON health and safety reps must be involved in negotiations, engaged in risk assessments and training to ensure that safety standards are worker centered. A fair shift to a green economy must protect both the planet, and the people.
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More than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to psychosocial risks, such as long working hours, job insecurity, and workplace harassment, according to a new global report by the International Labour Organization (ILO). 🔗Read more: ilo.org/resource/news/840000…
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