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Health and safety concerns raised with Dounreay management

Some trade union and safety representatives have no confidence in the
management at Dounreay and have raised health and safety concerns at the
site.

A number of employees told the John O’Groat Journal that they are
also worried over how issues on the well-being of staff were being
addressed. “There are numerous cases of staff members off due to
work-related stress – some as a result of bullying and harassment,” said
one worker. “Concerns have been raised but do not appear to be addressed.
“Dounreay has said that ‘our workers are out greatest asset’, but from the
conversations I’ve had with people across site, this is not believed.”
Another employee stated: “This has been an ongoing issue for years. It is
hard to prove in many cases and has been dealt with in some instances.
Safety reps have been involved in meetings on this topic along with the
chairman of the Trade Union Co-ordinating Committee.”

John O’Groat Journal 8th Sept 2023

https://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/trade-union-and-safety-reps-have-no-confidence-in-dounreay-m-325766/

September 10, 2023 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | employment, UK