Scottish Hazards, along with trade unions and campaigning lawyer Patrick McGuire from Thompsons have always said that families affected by workplace deaths are being denied justice. Far too many people […]
Essential v Non Essential Work; What’s the Confusion?
Since the original lockdown last year Scottish Hazards has been amazed at the excuses some employers have come up with to self identify as essential workplaces. Why? we believe in […]
Retail Re-Start: COVID-19 Safety Advice for Workers
As more retail outlets get the green light to open with the easing of lockdown restrictions, what should workers expect from their employer to keep them safe as they return to work?
Why Lidl (and all retail) workers need a trade union !
As more retail outlets prepare to open in Scotland with the further easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, social distancing concerns have led to a prohibition notice being served on a Lidl store in Greenock. Suitable and sufficient risk assessments have to be in place in both essential and non-essential retail outlets.
Families Deserve Justice; Do they get it?
Scottish Hazards has worked with, and supported, some amazing families over the years, here are some stories that tell the reality of workplace deaths. Click the image above to find […]
Scottish Hazards COVID 19 Helpline
BBC Scotland covered the launch of our COVID 19 helpline this morning on Good Morning Scotland Our advice worker Ian Tasker spoke about the issue many workers will face as […]
Why we love NHS Workers
When mental health nurse Lucy Duncan finished her seventh consecutive 12 hour shift in a row at Wigan Hospital she may have been anticipating a break from the pressure of […]
The Key to Tackling Covid-19 Risks at work -Consultation
Our sister organisation, Greater Manchester Hazards Centre has produced a briefing for UK Hazards on managing Covid-19 in the workpace. This is a must read for any trade union representative […]
When grief is compounded by lack of compassion
Ann Mackay and her sister-in-law Magi have suffered what no family believes they will ever have to but far too often do, having a loved one leave for work and […]