Herts Community Healthcare Branch

Health and safety

Working for Health & Safety

Your working conditions directly affect your health and safety and it goes without saying 'your well-being.'

An estimated 2.2 million people suffer ill-health caused by the work they must do to earn a living. What is more shocking is that the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) estimate that 70% of those cases of ill-health are caused by management failings and that up to 90% of cases could have been prevented.

Your branch takes Health and Safety very seriously which is why we aim to have a safety representative to cover each workplace where we have members.

It is not the obvious hazards like machinery or dangerous chemicals that are a problem there are many hazards and bad working practices that can cause serious injury or ill health.

Below is a list of sites that the Branch feel may provide guidance for members on frequently asked issues :

• Display Screen Equipment
• Stress at Work
• NHS Pension Latest
• Thompsons solicitors
• Needlestick

If you have any concerns or currently experience any of the above please contact your local workplace rep or the Branch for assistance