UNISON Safety inspection in Leeds Housing office

 

Today I travelled up to Leeds to support a new UNISON safety representative, Wayne, on his first trade union safety inspection of his local housing office and workshop. Wayne is a repairs operative, currently repairing void (empty) properties and has worked for the organisation for 30 years. 

The inspection was done in conjunction with Facilities management who were very helpful and reactive to problems identified. We also discussed safety issues and violence at work with the estate housing officer present. 

Our employer has 48 offices across England and we are planning to inspect all of them (eventually!).