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Our latest News - April 2010
Workers Memorial Day - Wednesday 28 April 2010
Workers' Memorial Day is when workers around the world remember those killed by work and campaign for improved workplace safety. It has been a global day of action since 1996 and now is marked every year in more than 100 countries. Last week, on Thursday 28th January the Department of Work and Pensions announced it is to be recognised by the UK government.
In London Construction Safety Campaign has met with trade unionists from UNITE, UCATT and GMB, and begun planning events in London. They will focus on the Olympic site in Stratford, following the death of Shaun Scurry a week after an incident on 9th December at Westfield's Stratford City site. They will also support the UCATT commemorative event at the statue to the unknown building worker.
For further details, call: 07747 795 954
Walthamstow Workers Memorial Day event
Unison in Waltham Forest are holding their 7th Workers Memorial Day service at 1.00pm on the 28th April, 2010. This is being held at Walthamstow Town Hall complex, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17.
The short service will include speeches by trade unions, including Hope Daley UNISON National Health and Safety Officer, and the laying of wreaths at the main town hall flag pole.
All invited.
For further details contact Su Manning, Joint union convenor for health and safety in Waltham Forest. su@unison-wf-fsnet.co.uk
London Hazards Centre 2010 training programme
We are running taster courses throughout London to provide a basic introduction to health and safety at work. They look at the relevant laws and at practical solutions to creating a safe working environment.
Leaflets in languages other than English
Visit our leaflets page to access Health & Safety Executive leaflets for people with a first language other than English.
Our latest Newsletters
The Daily Hazard No 98 March 2010
Lead Story:
28 April: a day to remember
Daily Hazard No. 98
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The Daily Hazard No 97 June 2009
Lead Story:
London march against deaths
at work
Daily Hazard No. 97
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The Daily Hazard No 96 April 2008
Lead Story:
Action call on asbestos in schools
Daily Hazard No. 96
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The Daily Hazard No 95 December 2007
Lead Story:
Lobbying the Minister
Daily Hazard No. 95
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The Daily Hazard No 94 September 2007
Lead Story:
Crane collapse strengthens calls
for action
Daily Hazard No. 94
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Our latest factsheets
Inspections
April 2008
The Factsheet as pdf
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Sick pay and sickness absence policies
December 2007
The Factsheet as pdf
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Photocopier and laser printer hazards
September 2007
The Factsheet as pdf
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Workers Memorial Day
28 April annually
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BADasbestos
John Towersey BADasbestos worker died of mesothelioma at the end of May this year, not long after stopping work for the group. He made a tremendous contribution to developing the support work in Barking, and will always be remembered by the BADasbestos team. Our condolences to his family
What BADasbestos does
Have you been diagnosed with an asbestos disease: asbestosis, mesothelioma, lung cancer, pleural thickening or pleural plaques?
Do you or a relative or friend live in Barking and Dagenham, or a neighbouring borough?
Have you moved away, but were exposed to asbestos when living or working there?
If you want legal advice or other information, please contact the group on the free helpline: 0800 587 1272.
All advice given in confidence, any initial interview by an asbestos specialist lawyer will be free of charge. Lease note not all asbestos illnesses and exposures will be able to obtain compensation.
Regular monthly coffee morning sessions 9am to 12 noon at Barking Town Hall
BADasbestos sessions are changing to a "coffee morning" format in the new year and are due to take place on the following days:
- Thursday 28 January 2010
- Thursday 29 April 2010
- Thursday 29 July 2010
- Thursday 28 October 2010
Information from Barking and Dagenham UNISON on 0208 227 2102.
Migrant and Refugee Worker Support
London Hazard Centre offers advice and support to refugee and migrant workers
Abuse of worker's employment rights (including health & safety
rights) by employers is rife for refugees and migrant workers. They
often have rates of pay less than the minimum wage and endure long and
illegal working hours. Accidents and injuries have always been high
amongst this group of workers as the Morecambe Bay and other tragedies
have highlighted. The London Hazards Centre makes this sector of our
community a priority for our services.
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