The long and short of it: The effects of long Covid in the workplace
If health and safety professionals were in any doubt about it, it’s clear that the long-term effects of COVID-19 will be felt and discussed for many years to come, with many employees still feeling the daily effects, due to what is known as “Long Covid.” A recent Office of National Statistics study indicates that over […]
Majority of UK & Irish workers want to stay away from the office
67% of UK and Irish office workers are reluctant to return to the office post-Covid. That’s according to a new European study by global workplace creation experts Unispace. The study – which combined the results of an in-depth survey of 3,000 office workers, 2,750 employers in leadership roles at organisations with 50+ employees, and interviews with […]
EBOOK: Health & Wellbeing meets Health & Safety – What you need to know
By Hero Wellbeing Let’s face it, the world has changed since the global COVID-19 pandemic and what we thought was the norm, has been replaced by new ways of thinking and working. Health and wellbeing has been propelled into the corporate spotlight, but health and wellbeing is broad and doesn’t just sit comfortably in the […]
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 […]
Custom Lockout shadowboards: Efficient, top of mind safety in the workplace
By Brady Make safety top of mind in the workplace and optimise Lockout/Tagout efficiency with highly visible, custom lockout shadowboards. Shadowboards increase the impact of Lockout/Tagout and help to further reduce maintenance risks and accidents. Read the case study from the large e-commerce company’s warehouse. Why custom shadowboards? increase efficiency by organising relevant lockout procedures, padlocks, devices, […]
SMEs ‘must react’ to demand and support staff’s health and wellbeing remotely
The pandemic is specifically affecting SMEs in terms of health and wellbeing benefits and what employers can do to react to employees’ changing requirements, writes Brett Hill, Distribution Director at Towergate Health & Protection… SMEs are missing out SMEs often feel more restricted when it comes to employee benefits in general and healthcare benefits […]
Can you safely perform CPR during COVID-19?
The answer is yes. It takes only one person administering CPR at the right time to help save a life during cardiac arrest. When CPR is performed immediately and effectively, it can significantly increase a victim’s chance of survival — even during a pandemic. Time is of the essence, so bystander intervention is critical to help […]
Female employees more concerned about health and wellbeing than male counterparts
GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector, asked 1,165 UK employees about their health and wellbeing concerns, and found that female employees have more concerns than their male colleagues. The survey asked employees to consider six key areas of health and wellbeing and identify whether they were of personal concern to them. The […]
TOP TIPS: Creating a COVID-safe and secure workplace for your employees
By Oliver Morrison, CEO, Filter Digital Now more than ever, employers are having to reassess their health and safety guidance for staff to ensure a safe and secure workplace for their employees. But how do you check your employees are well and reporting no symptoms of infectious diseases before they arrive for work? Employers have a […]
Safe For Work app enables workforces to report covid-19 symptoms
A new symptom tracking app that gives employers a written record of the daily health status of each employee is now available for download. The Safe For Work app, developed by London-based Filter, has been designed to give colleagues working together the reassurance that everyone who is at work, is, in fact, safe to work. It’s […]
