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Repetitive strain injury

1 January 2008
Information about symptoms, causes, risk assessment and prevention, the role of safety reps, and where RSI sufferers can go for help (updated Jan 2008)
Link to a PDF document on this siteRepetitive strain injury
 

Smoking in the workplace

28 June 2007
The health risks, legal position, where UNISON stands on smoking bans, and how to draft a workplace smoking policy.
Link to a PDF document on this siteSmoking in the workplace
 

Back pain – musculoskeletal disorder

24 March 2006
Comprehensive guide to Britain's most common health problem, including advice on prevention, treatment, manual handling and conducting risk assessments
Link to a PDF document on this siteBack pain – musculoskeletal disorder
 

Bird flu

21 February 2006
Advice on the potential flu pandemic and working with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (bird flu)
Link to a PDF document on this siteBird flu
 

Noise at work

18 October 2005
The problem with noise, assessing risk, and other regulations applying to noise
Link to a PDF document on this siteNoise at work
 

MRSA

1 September 2005
This factsheet about the superbug MRSA highlights prevention and control measures in the workplace. It is aimed at branch officials, stewards and safety reps
Link to a PDF document on this siteMRSA
 

Occupational health

1 August 2005
Explains the part occupational health schemes can play in preventing illness. Includes detailed advice on negotiating for a workplace health service
Link to a PDF document on this siteOccupational health
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Health and safety publications and resources

19 July 2005
Lists health and safety publications available and provides information on how to order them
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Tuberculosis

19 July 2005
The facts about TB, including symptoms, transmission and risk factors, and what can be done to raise awareness and help stem the rising number of cases reported in the UK
Link to a PDF document on this siteTuberculosis
 

Health and Safety in UNISON

14 March 2005
Information for students and others on the UNISON health and safety unit, including its structure, international links and recent conference policies
Link to a PDF document on this siteHealth and Safety in UNISON
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CONTACT DETAILS
• For urgent help and advice at work to go Help at Work.
• UNISON's Health and Safety Unit researches policies and issues briefings on hazards, standards and good practice.
UNISON Health and Safety Unit
1 Mabledon Place
London WC1H 9AJ
Email: healthandsafety@unison.co.uk
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We currently have requests for information on various issues, please contact us if you can help or if there is a request for information that you would like to make.
Advice
UNISON health & safety reps and officers who need specialist advice can get support from their branch.
Branch secretaries can contact regional officers for help where necessary.
To find out more about training courses on health and safety issues, get in touch with your regional education officer.