@UNISON_HS

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

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unison.org.uk/unison-health-and-safety/
Joined October 2012
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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
UNISON Eastern@UNISONEasternOct 22
😬 Feeling stressed? Our health and safety reps can help you there! A brilliant H&S training day lasered in on stress and what @unisontheunion reps can do to fight it. Thanks to the speakers and fantastic reps who made the day such a success ❤️
Regional H&S chair Anne-Marie opens proceedings

ALT Regional H&S chair Anne-Marie opens proceedings

A group photo of some of the brilliant H&S reps

ALT A group photo of some of the brilliant H&S reps

UNISON assistant national officer Aneta Boruc

ALT UNISON assistant national officer Aneta Boruc

Reps discuss stress in a group

ALT Reps discuss stress in a group

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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunionOct 20
🚨 “The Conservative government did not put a protective ring around the care sector during the Covid outbreak.” UNISON's Gavin Edwards responds to the Covid-19 Inquiry and calls for urgent action to deliver a national care service. Read more ⬇️ buff.ly/XV5NZqS
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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunionOct 20
🚨 Care workers were failed during the pandemic. The Covid-19 Inquiry reveals failures that left staff without protective equipment, testing or sick pay. UNISON says the findings underline the urgent need for a national care service. Read more ⬇️ buff.ly/XV5NZqS
Care workers were failed by broken system during pandemic, says UNISON.

ALT Care workers were failed by broken system during pandemic, says UNISON.

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UNISON’s report reveals widespread violence and abuse in police custody suites. Read more below⬇️
UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunionOct 15
🚨 Police custody staff are facing dangerous shortages, violence and mental health pressures. New UNISON research reveals 80% have experienced mental health difficulties. UNISON demands urgent action to protect staff and detainees. Read more ⬇️ buff.ly/A1OGPUX
Violence and staff shortages put police staff at risk.

ALT Violence and staff shortages put police staff at risk.

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Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Although asbestos is banned, it remains in many workplaces and public buildings. Remember - workers have the right to know where asbestos is present, receive training, and work safely.
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Violence and aggression have no place in public services. My article following the fantastic #Hazards2026 Conference, the UK's largest educational and organising event for trade union safety reps and activists. unison.org.uk/blogs/violence…
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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunionSep 5
Safety reps are at the heart of safer workplaces. ✊ @AndreaEganGS speaking at #Hazards2026 on the critical work safety reps do every day to protect workers and save lives.
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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunionSep 5
🦺✊ An update from UNISON general secretary @andreaegangs on day two of #Hazards2026, the UK's largest educational and organising event for trade union safety reps and activists.
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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
UNISON Health & Safety@UNISON_HSAug 7
Climate change is making heatwaves more frequent and more severe, putting workers at risk. UNISON is now calling for stronger legal protections against excessive heat at work. 🔗Read more & write to your MP: unison.org.uk/news/2026/08/t…

Turning up the heat on the government

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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunionAug 19
💜 Public service workers show up for us every day. Now we need the government to show up for them. Hear from Micaela Tracey-Ramos on why ministers must recognise and support the people who keep our public services running. #WeShowUp unison.org.uk/we-show-up
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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunionAug 13
UNISON is calling for urgent action as extreme heat impacts staff and patients 🚑☀️ Our members have reported rising demand, poor or no air con, limited access to water and queueing outside A&E as temperatures soar over 35°C unison.org.uk/magazine/featu…
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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunionAug 13
Too hot to work? ☀️🌡️ Climate change is making heatwaves more frequent and severe. We’re calling for stronger laws to protect you from excessive heat at work. Write to your MP ⬇️ unison.org.uk/news/2026/08/t…
Worker in scrubs, mask and gloves with head in hands in blazing sunshine: Too hot to work?

ALT Worker in scrubs, mask and gloves with head in hands in blazing sunshine: Too hot to work?

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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunionAug 11
Make the most of your UNISON membership 💜 🎉 Over 150,000 members have now activated their online account and are getting the benefit of being part of the UK's largest union. Activate your account now ⬇️ unsn.uk/Activate
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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunionAug 11
🚑🌡️ "I could have cried during my last shift. I often think, I can't do this again." Ambulance crews are protecting people during extreme heat, while facing exhausting conditions themselves. Read more ⬇️ unison.org.uk/magazine/featu…
Too hot to work? UNISON.

ALT Too hot to work? UNISON.

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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunionAug 10
⚠️Another heatwave is set to hit the UK this week🌡️ Health and care workers, nursery staff and many others will be doing all they can to keep us safe in the heat. But we need plans to protect workers and those relying on public services. 📢 Email your MP unison.org.uk/news/2026/08/t…

Turning up the heat on the government

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Met Office
@metofficeAug 9
Unprecedented heat has affected much of Europe this summer and this week will be no exception🌡️ Yet another spell of extremely hot weather is set to spread north across much of the UK with temperatures reaching the mid 30s Celsius in places📈🌍
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Climate change is making heatwaves more frequent and more severe, putting workers at risk. UNISON is now calling for stronger legal protections against excessive heat at work. 🔗Read more & write to your MP: unison.org.uk/news/2026/08/t…

Turning up the heat on the government

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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunionAug 4
Too hot to work? ☀️🌡️ Help us change the law. Climate change is making heatwaves more frequent and severe. Write to your MP and help us secure stronger protection at work. unison.org.uk/news/2026/08/t…
Worker in scrubs, mask and gloves with head in hands in blazing sunshine: Too hot to work?

ALT Worker in scrubs, mask and gloves with head in hands in blazing sunshine: Too hot to work?

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Amber and yellow heat health alerts are now in effect across much of England, with temperatures expected to reach 34C in some areas. Read UNISON guidance on working in extreme heat here: unison.org.uk/get-help/extre…
BBC News (UK)
@BBCNewsAug 3
Heat health alerts in England as temperatures set to reach 34C bbc.in/3RKKQ5K

Driest July on record for England and Wales

The month of July has been exceptionally dry, warm and sunny for most of the UK as Tomasz Schafernaker explains.

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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
UNISON Health & Safety@UNISON_HSMay 26
🌡️Being too hot at work puts people’s health at risk. Read our guidance about extreme heat here: 🔗unison.org.uk/health-and-saf…
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UNISON Health & Safety retweeted
UNISON - UK's largest union@unisontheunionJul 27
🎉 100,000 members have now activated their online account and are staying connected with UNISON online. Make the most of your membership. Activate your account now ⬇️ unsn.uk/Activate
100,000 members now connected online at UNISON.

ALT 100,000 members now connected online at UNISON.

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