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Health & Safety Organiser, Issue 57, Aug/Sept. 2008

1 September 2008
This issue features articles on: Back Care Week ; Bullying; Health and Safety Week; National Inspection Day; Ladder Safety; Risk Assessments; Risk / Body Mapping; Stress; and Occupational Health [Back pain, musculoskeletal disorders, repetitive strain injury].
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Make your Workplace Safe - Recruitment leaflet

1 September 2008
Leaflet for recruitment - providing information on the role of and how to become a safety rep.
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NICE Guidance on Workplace Health Promotion

8 August 2008
NICE Guidance on Workplace Health Promotion: UNISON response.
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Improving outcomes from health & safety

7 August 2008
Improving outcomes from health & safety: UNISON response to BERR consultation on the health & safety regulatory framework.
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UNISON responce to sentencing guidelines on Corporate Manslaughter

7 August 2008
UNISON responce to sentencing guidelines on Corporate Manslaughter.
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First Aid

7 August 2008
UNISON responce to HSE ACOP Guidance on First Aid
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Health & Safety Bulletin HS/07/08

1 July 2008
Health & Safety Bulletin HS/07/08 introducing new publications: 1. Are you sitting comfortably? 2. Its not part of the job.
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Its Not Part of the Job

27 June 2008
UNISON's guide for tackling violence at work.
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Are you sitting comfortably?

27 June 2008
Are you sitting confortably? UNISON's Display Screen Equipment Guide for members & staff?
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Presentation by David Tucker of Crown Prosecution Services on tackling violence and aggression in the workplace.

27 June 2008
Presentation by David Tucker of Crown Prosecution Services to 2008 National Delegate Conference Fringe on tackling violence and aggression in the workplace.
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