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January 20, 2021

Culpable Homicide, a tale of two deaths

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 […]

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December 24, 2020

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 […]

News CNI,  COVID-19,  essential,  Guidance,  helath protection,  non essential,  public health,  santa,  Work from home

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June 28, 2020

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?

News Advice,  Coronavirus,  COVID-19,  Health and Safety,  Helpline,  Hygiene,  Physical Distancing,  Retail,  Safety Advice,  Shop Workers,  Shops,  Social Distancing,  Support

June 17, 2020

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.

News Coronavirus,  COVID-19,  Prohibition Notice,  Retail,  Risk Assessment,  Social Distancing,  Trade Unions

April 30, 2020

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 […]

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April 28, 2020

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 […]

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March 30, 2020

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 […]

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March 19, 2020

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 […]

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March 17, 2020

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 […]

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