Award winning trainee gains health & safety qualification

Kevin Findlay, a UNISON steward and safety rep working for Fife's transportation services, has become a full corporate member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health - four years after completing the TUC certificate in OSH.

Kevin said "The TUC certificate was the starting point for this qualification. Completing it allowed me to gain membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health and was an entry qualification for the Diploma of the National Exam Board in OSH."

Most safety reps don't take this road as it requires considerable commitment - both in study time and financially. However Kevin passed his diploma, and due to his experience, was confirmed as a full corporate member in September.

Eleanor Haggett of Fife Branch said, "We are proud of Kevin's achievement, and pleased that it was a UNISON/TUC initiative that gave him the initial step onto the qualification ladder. An excellent example of lifelong learning!"

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