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    Too hot at work?

    The law says your employer must maintain a reasonable temperature in your workplace. Download the Keep your cool leaflet for further information.

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    Warehouse safety

    This leaflet distils the guidance from HSG76 with the years of experience of Usdaw Health and Safety Reps. It covers many of the most significant risks in the sector and provides useful checklists for reps to use when inspecting their warehouse.

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    Join the Forum!

    Join the Health and Safety Forum today.

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    TUC Hazards guide

    Hazards at Work is the definitive guide for trade union health and safety reps. Usdaw reps can order the 2009 edition at a reduced cost through their Branch

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  • Firms fined after driver crushed by runaway lorry

    8 July 2010

    Two international companies Exel Europe and Imperial Tobacco have been fined a total of £160,000 following the death of driver who was crushed by a moving lorry in 2007.

  • Summer is here

    2 July 2010

    We are now entering what should be the hottest part of the year after one of the driest springs on record. Temperatures are on the rise in many workplaces leaving members feeling hot and fed up but don’t despair, there is something you can do.

  • Toilet break trouble

    30 June 2010

    Being denied access to the toilet when you need it can have significant consequences for people's health, as well as hygiene, privacy and dignity at work.

  • TUC demands clarity on law on drugs at work

    7 June 2010

    The TUC has produced two new guides for health and safety reps on drugs and alcohol at work and on drug-testing at work. It wants clearer Government guidance to clear up confusion about the rules for drug-testing.

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Workplace temperature

The law says your employer must maintain a reasonable temperature in your workplace.

Is it too hot where you work?