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Document ID (ISN)112070
CIS number 11-0637
Year 2011
Convention or series no.
Title Unite health and safety guide
Bibliographic information Unite the Union, Unite House, 128 Theobalds Road, London WC1X 8TN, United Kingdom, July 2011, 130p. Illus. Index.
Internet access Unite_health_and safety_guide.pdf [in English]
Abstract Aimed at the 40.000 safety and health representatives of a large trade union, this guide explains their role within their organizations, with reference to the relevant legislation of the United Kingdom, namely: Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (see CIS 95-1930); Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (see CIS 02-1507); Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 (see CIS 93-351); Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 (see CIS 08-754); Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 (see CIS 06-1259); Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (see CIS 03-1023); Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (see CIS 93-6). Other topics addressed include safety inspections, bullying, stress, gender aspects of safety and health, disability and rehabilitation
Descriptors (primary) United Kingdom; safety and health committees; safe working methods; role of workers' organizations
Descriptors (secondary) work aptitude; cooperation; labour inspection; handicapped workers; social aspects; comment on law; bullying
Document type E - Books, reports, proceedings
Country / State or ProvinceUnited Kingdom
Subject(s) Generalities
Broad subject area(s) General safety, health and conditions of work
Browse category(ies) Safety and health information
Labour inspection
Bullying and mobbing
Rehabilitiation