FMs urged to stay alert to signs of mice this autumn
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is encouraging FMs to stay alert to signs of mouse activity in their premises this autumn. Rodent activity tends to peak during the winter months, so it’s important to take action now before cold weather drives them to seek shelter indoors. If mice move in, they can pose a […]
Health & safety tech trending heavily among SMEs
New research indicates small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) worldwide are leveraging HR technology to navigate regulatory changes and accommodate new workforce trends, particularly when it comes to health & safety. BrightHR’s Leaders in Tech report, which highlights usage data from over 100,000 SMEs globally, underscores the growing role of HR technology in streamlining operations, improving […]
Join peers from Airbus, Met Police, Skanska and Telford Homes at the Occupational Safety & Health Forum
The Occupational Safety & Health Forum is the premier event for health & safety practitioners in the private and public sectors to source the expertise, solutions and equipment they need. Taking place on the 5th February 2025 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf, this unique event will give you the opportunity to meet with new suppliers who can help with your […]
December is Lone Worker Safety Month on Health & Safety Briefing – Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on Health & Safety Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the sector – and in December 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, if […]
INCIDENT REPORTING MONTH: How the sector evolved in 2024 – and what’s coming next
Incident reporting solutions for occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals in the UK have advanced significantly in the last year, with a focus on improving efficiency, data accuracy, and real-time response capabilities. These trends are driven by technology, rising compliance standards, and the need for proactive risk management. Here’s a look at the biggest trends, […]
HSE calls on employers to fulfil legal duties to mark Stress Awareness Week
To mark Stress Awareness Week 2024 (Nov 4-8) the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is calling on all employers to carry out their legal duty to prevent work-related stress and support good mental health at work. HSE figures show the average employee suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety took an average of 19.6 days […]
Safety questioned as educational premises in England targeted by 80 arson attacks in 2024
CheckFire Ltd has launched ‘The state of arson 2024’, a new report that shines a light on what it calls the ‘alarming rate’ of deliberate fires in schools and other educational premises across the country. According to Home Office data, 80 arson attacks were recorded in England’s schools in the year ending March 2024, resulting […]
FIRST AID MONTH: Ensuring compliance, training, responsiveness and innovation are on your shopping list
Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of employees is a top priority for senior occupational health and safety professionals across the UK’s private and public sectors. A key element of this responsibility is selecting the right first aid partners and solutions for your organisation. With a wide range of solutions and evolving safety requirements, it’s essential […]
Expert calls for mental health injuries to be treated as seriously as physical injuries in workplace
A corporate psychologist is spearheading a campaign calling for mental health injuries caused by work-related incidents to be treated with the same importance as physical ones. Tina Catling (pictured), a Principal Practitioner for the Association for British Psychology, is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Royal Society of the Arts. She is lobbying […]
A third of employers still do not record the impact of sickness absence
Eighty-two percent of employers say they currently record sickness absence, a marginal improvement on the 80% that said the same in 2023 but not as many as the 85% who recorded sickness in 2022. According to this new research from GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector, 69% record the impact of sickness absence, which […]
