BSA warns on risks to workers as COVID restrictions near end
The British Safety Council believes that while the withdrawal of some COVID regulations is valid, removing the mask mandate is the wrong decision to take now and risks real danger to workers. The Prime Minister has announced the removal of almost all COVID controls from 19 July, including rules on social distancing and the cap […]
Occupational Safety & Health Forum: Secure your place for 2022
Don’t forget – the next Occupational Safety & Health Forum takes place on February 1st and delegate places are strictly limited, so make sure you secure yours today. This event can help you build business connections with the latest innovative and budget-saving suppliers within your industry. Date: 1st February 2022Location: Radisson Blu Stansted We will handle everything for you, […]
Do you specialise in Fire Safety Management? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Health & Safety Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the security market – and in August we’ll be focussing on Fire Safety Management. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help health & safety buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re […]
Study finds construction workers at higher risk of suicide
Initiatives aimed at protecting the mental health of construction workers may not be getting to those who need them, leading to an increased risk of suicide, researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University have warned. The new findings come after academics at the University’s Research Centre for Built Environment Asset Management (BEAM) Centre helped develop a ‘dashboard’ […]
Lack of employer psychological health awareness leaves staff at higher risk of depression
A year-long Australian population study has found that full time workers employed by organisations that fail to prioritise their employees’ mental health have a threefold increased risk of being diagnosed with depression. And while working long hours is a risk factor for dying from cardiovascular disease or having a stroke, poor management practices pose a […]
employers advised to increase bereavement support
RedArc is warning employers to be prepared for a huge spike in the need for bereavement support services and counselling for employees during the remainder of 2021. Based on year-to-date figures, the nurse-led wellbeing service is predicting a 40% year-on-year increase in referrals to its bereavement support, which means that it will help the largest number […]
SAVE THE DATE: Occupational Safety & Health Forum 2022
The next Occupational Safety & Health Forum takes place in February 1st – delegate places are strictly limited, so make sure you secure yours today. This event can help you build business connections with the latest innovative and budget-saving suppliers within your industry. Date: 1st February 2022Location: Radisson Blu Stansted We will handle everything for you, saving you time […]
30 per cent of disabled workers treated unfairly during pandemic – TUC
Nearly one in three (30 per cent) disabled workers say that they’ve been treated unfairly at work during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new poll published by the TUC. The survey – carried out by YouGov for the TUC – reveals that many disabled people report that they experienced significant barriers in the workplace […]
10% of workers being forced back to the office, against government guidance
The TUC has today warned that employers are breaching official guidance by forcing staff to “needlessly” work in offices and other workplaces – and says that this points to wider a health and safety enforcement crisis. New TUC polling reveals that nearly one in ten (nine per cent) staff have been put under pressure by bosses to return […]
Have you registered for the Occupational Safety & Health Forum?
The next Occupational Safety & Health Forum is just seven months away – delegate places are strictly limited, so make sure you secure yours today. This event can help you build business connections with the latest innovative and budget-saving suppliers within your industry. Date: 1st February 2022Location: Radisson Blu Stansted We will handle everything for you, saving you time […]
