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 […]
Do you specialise in Lone Worker Safety & Equipment? 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 July we’ll be focussing on Lone Worker Safety & Equipment. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help health & safety buyers find the best products and services available today. So, […]
Only one third of firms embracing full office return post-COVID
While many business leaders are drawn to vaccine passports as a solution to bring their workforces back to the office full-time, Forrester predicts that 70% of US and European companies will pivot to a hybrid work model post-pandemic. In a hybrid model setup, at least some employees can work anywhere they want for two or more […]
COVID Recovery ‘could be prolonged’ if staff aren’t supported
Recovery from Long Covid symptoms could be more prolonged if employees are not supported, according to RedArc Nurses, which is encouraging employers to ensure any staff who are suffering get the right support and are not left to cope alone. As is becoming evident, Long Covid is not a static condition – it can cause a range of changing neurological, psychiatric and physical symptoms of which there are now over 50 reported. Many areas of the body can be […]
HSE steps up COVID spot checks as lockdown eases
As we continue the roadmap out of lock down and more businesses re-open, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) says it’s working with local authorities to carry out spot checks and inspections on local businesses. The reopening of the economy means that the opportunity for COVID to spread is increased substantially, so the HSE says […]
Mental health driving return to work en mass
The majority (52%) of workers are looking forward to returning to the office for mental health and wellbeing reasons, rising to almost two thirds (64%) amongst 18-34 year olds. That’s according to research by workspace plant specialist Ambius, which concludes that the appeal of working from home could be waning amongst office workers. While physical […]
SAVE THE DATE! Occupational Safety & Health Forum – February 2022
The virtual Occupational Safety & Health Forum 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 and money by arranging all of your meetings – condensing months of work into a single day. Plus, you can […]
Do you specialise in Site Safety? 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 June we’ll be focussing on Site Safety. 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 a […]
Government ‘ignoring the facts’ on clean air targets
The Government has ignored calls by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee to change its Environment Bill to protect outdoor workers from the dangers of air pollution, with the The British Safety Council asserting that the ‘shocking’ reality for many outdoor workers in the UK is that they are breathing toxic air […]
