Greater Manchester Hazards Centre
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GMHC is an independent organisation giving help and advice with any health, safety and welfare problems to do with work. We work across the North West.
New GJA newsletter out now: greenerjobsalliance.co.uk/news NEU -climate investment in schools, Heat actions from UNISON & Unite, HSE falls down on the job, Greenpeace for an extreme heat strategy, 6 tests for Burnham, Banking on the World Bank? Investment in nature creates jobs in every postcode.
Protest outside parliament today calling for more action on toxic air with TUCAN saying "What about the workers?!" Barry Gardiner MP held a debate on air pollution/ a new clean air act in the Commons. Campaigners organisations calling for action. Photo copyright NUJ LFB Waltham Forest Trades Council
gmhazards.org.uk/index.php/news Even in 21st century workplaces, the battle to end sexual harassment still goes on. The workplace safety regulator, the Health and Safety Executive does not see workplace sexual harassment as a health and safety issue. See full story and video from Liverpool today.
Hazards sends our thoughts to those affected by the Bedford train crash on 19/6/26. As families, friends and colleagues try to process the tragedy we pay our respects to the train driver who recently passed. Thoughts are also with those dealing with injuries, first responders and union colleagues.
Another highly informative edition of the Greener Jobs Alliance newsletter: World Cup, Godzilla El Niño, war shocks, Self Harm - Reform and much more including Green Bites... greenerjobsalliance.co.uk/wp-content/u...
Hazards Campaign Press Release: The HSE’s RIDDOR Consultation – 'A system failing to see modern workplace harm'. Have your say by 30 June 2026. gmhazards.org.uk/index.php/ne...
International Workers Memorial Day, Lincoln Square, Manchester, England. 28th April 2026. Remember the Dead, Fight for the Living.
FBU Safety Reps Summit puts firefighter safety in spotlight. Nat Officer Adam Taylor and Gen Secretary, Steve Wright introduce speakers from Canada, Australia, UK and EFPSU, topics inc. mental health, health screening, carcinogenic toxins & a notable political win. gmhazards.org.uk/index.php/ne...
Reservations now open for the 37th Hazards Conference at Keele University (UK) from 4-6 Sept 2026. We look forward to welcoming back safety activists from last year and new delegates interested in helping to keep workers safe. For more information please see: gmhazards.org.uk/index.php/ev...
Year of Green activity, rise of the renewables, Earth Day 22 April, Education Climate Conference, calls for free public transport in MCR, the chicanery of the Right, hold your breath (and ears) for Heathrow expansion - all in the latest GJA Newsletter greenerjobsalliance.co.uk/wp-content/u...
The UK's Health and Safety Executive has now opened consultation on proposals for The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 consultations.hse.gov.uk/hse/proposal...
Violence at work isn’t “part of the job” – Have your say (TUC Survey) www.tuc.org.uk/news/violenc...
Indoor Air Pollution Special from Trade Union Clean Air Network (TUCAN) - out now with a strong focus on schools. (free download) greenerjobsalliance.co.uk/wp-content/u...
Work-related suicide. An international social justice analysis. A four-year Wellcome Trust funded Discovery Award examining the causes and contexts of work-related suicide in the UK, France and Canada. gmhazards.org.uk/index.php/20...
Is silicosis the next asbestos-like disaster? The UK government has now released the findings of the All-Party Parliamentary Group meeting on Occupational Safety and Health. The report focuses on the ongoing and worsening crisis of silicosis in the UK workforce. gmhazards.org.uk/index.php/news
UK mental health charity MIND has launched a new survey seeking views, attitudes and experiences on mental health. This is an opportunity for workers and the wider public to help MIND direct campaigns towards preventive initiatives. Must be 16+ resident of England/Wales. bigmentalhealthsurvey.co.uk
115 years on – still fighting for the basics for working women gmhazards.org.uk/index.php/news