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 […]
Mental health ‘biggest concern for employers’ in light of remote working
A survey of companies of all sizes across the UK has revealed that the biggest concern for nearly half of all employers (49%) is the mental health of their employees now that remote working has become accepted practice. In study carried out by Towergate Health & Protection mental health topped the list of concerns for […]
Study says HSE struggling to run investigations due to funding issues
The number of mandatory HSE investigations that weren’t carried out because of resourcing issues increased nearly 200-fold between 2016/17 and 2021/22. That’s according to a report from Prospect union, HSE under pressure: a perfect storm , which details the build-up of problems at HSE after years of underfunding, overwork and underpay. The research, using HSE’s own figures, […]
Mind, Body And Soul: How EHS functions can minimise burnout
Workplace burnout is on the rise, as workers feel a constant demand to deliver to a high standard. Most employees have experienced this pressure at some point in their career, however recent global disruptions, such as COVID-19, have accelerated the trend further. Performance-related pressure, coupled with economic uncertainty and unpredictable job security, has fuelled employee […]
Last chance to register for the Care Forum
There’s a place reserved for you at the upcoming Care Forum – join your peers to meet the industry’s best suppliers and learn from thought leaders. 5th & 6th June Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow As our guest, you can enjoy industry seminar sessions, a bespoke itinerary of 1-2-1 meetings with innovative suppliers, networking with peers, overnight accommodation, […]
Are you ready for World Day for Safety and Health at Work?
The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28th promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally – Here’s everything you need to know… In 2003, the International Labour Organization (ILO) – part of the UK – began to observe World Day in order to stress the prevention of accidents and […]
Workplace mental health first aid means more than just box ticking
By Clare Price, Director of Clinical Services at Onebright For years there have been discussions about mental health first aid becoming a legal requirement in the workplace, but no Government to date has implemented a policy. It was good to see Mr Russell re-introduce a bill in parliament in January, but we have to remember […]
ABM enlists NHS to further develop airport passenger support services
Airports facilities specialist ABM has partnered with NHS Grampian and Manx Care to develop what it calls an industry-leading training programme to enhance its services to passengers travelling to and from medical appointments. ABM team members, based at Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport and Aberdeen International Airport, will receive specific training to help NHS patients who […]
Do you specialise in Contractor 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 May we’ll be focussing on Contractor 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 a […]
‘Forever chemicals’ focus of new HSE report
A new report from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has set out in detail the extent to which so-called ‘forever chemicals’ are used in the UK. It has analysed how these substances, or PFAS (Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances) are used. The report has also included exposure from everyday items such as food wrappers, cleaning […]
