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Sharp rise in violence and crime against shop workers- 09 February 2010
The latest figures from the British Retail Consortium Retail Crime survey show that violence to staff has doubled in the last year.... read more
Slips shatter lives, union organisation saves them- 09 February 2010
HSE is running the 2010 phase of its Shattered Lives campaign on the prevention of slips, trips and falls from height in February and March. Here's how Usdaw health and safety reps can help.... read more
Government recognises International Workers Memorial Day- 29 January 2010
Workers Memorial Day is held on 28 April every year. This year the UK Government is officially recognising the event.... read more
Toddler Injured- 29 January 2010
Discount retailer TJ Morris (Home Bargains) has been fined after a two-year-old was hit by a falling box at one of its stores.... read more
Lone Working- 29 January 2010
Members who work on their own for long periods, for example in petrol filling stations, are often worried about security and about what would happen if there was an accident. One question that is often asked is ‘Can an employer make me do it’?... read more
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