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The right uniform can improve worker safety, comfort and productivity. But the wrong choice can create health and safety hazards.

Mpox (previously referred to as monkeypox) is a viral infectious disease caused by a family of viruses called orthopoxviruses. This family of viruses includes smallpox and cowpox. These viruses can be spread from animals to people and between people.

Peer support programs are a way for individuals with shared experiences to help each other. They are based on the idea that people who have faced similar traumatic events can understand and support each other without too much effort or explanation. Peer support programs are used in many settings, including workplaces.

Avian influenza A(H5N1) is a subtype of avian influenza virus that mainly infects birds. It has also been identified in other animals and occasionally has infected humans.

Workers should never be expected or required to accept violence and harassment as a normal part of their job. All workers have the right to a safe workplace, free from all forms of violence and harassment.

Ticks are small, spider-like creatures that can transmit diseases to humans. Their numbers are growing, which is a concern for CUPE members who work outside.

Overwork is a health and safety hazard affecting more and more CUPE members. It occurs when workers have too many tasks, too little time to complete them and not enough rest. This factsheet provides an overview of overwork and its impacts on psychosocial health and safety at work. It then provides tips to mitigate and reduce the risks of overwork.