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We must improve understanding of duty to manage asbestos, says HSE

Buildings that people use in their daily lives, such as workplaces, schools and hospitals are the focus of a new HSE campaign to keep people...

Published 16 Jan 2024

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PEOPLE AND CULTURE

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Should employers do more to manage wellbeing?

Over half of professionals (55%) think employers should be doing more to help with employee wellbeing, according to a new poll from international recruitment firm...

Published 16 Jan 2024

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RISK

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Employee found unconscious in manhole - NHS fined

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been fined £480,000 after an employee was found unconscious in a manhole....

Published 16 Jan 2024

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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES

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Fleets mustn’t enforce EVs without employee backing

Businesses could be putting their sustainability goals at risk if they do not handle electric vehicle (EV) adoption carefully, warns Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) Fleet....

Published 16 Jan 2024

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Collapsing scaffolding: where users are going wrong

Winter storms have caused disruption in the UK, including the collapse of scaffolds and access equipment. But, says the National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC),...

Published 9 Jan 2024

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PPE for women: industry fights for equality

The lack of proper design for women in PPE can result in ill-fitting equipment, reduced comfort, and compromised safety....

Published 9 Jan 2024

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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES

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Online Safety Act: is the UK a safer place to go online?

The UK’s landmark Online Safety Act (the Act) received Royal Assent on 23 October 2023 following a lengthy and controversial legislative journey. The reach and...

Published 9 Jan 2024

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BRIEFINGS

Can wearable tech help reduce MSD and collision risks?

Artificial intelligence and wearable technology can now be used to assess and provide feedback on the ergonomic risks posed by high impact and repetitive tasks,...

Published 9 Jan 2024

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GUIDES

The risk of legionella - a duty holder's guide

The dangers of legionella were thrown into the spotlight when asylum seekers had to be rehomed because traces of legionella bacteria had been found....

Published 6 Jan 2024

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The King's speech July 2024: implications for employers

Published 23 Jul 2024

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Why are there so many slips, trips and falls?

Statistics from across the world indicate that slips and trips are a common problem. Claire Deacon PhD, Health and Safety Trainer with International Workplace, looks...

Published 30 Aug 2023

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Why are falls from height still the highest cause of deaths?

Work at height continues to be the most common cause of fatal injury, according to the HSE’s latest statistics, published on 6 July....

Published 11 Jul 2023

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Who is responsible for safe work on your own home?

A man has been given a suspended sentence after he carried out unsafe work on an extension to his own home in Manchester....

Published 24 Jun 2024

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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES

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Water systems at risk of Legionella as heat rises

Employers and premises managers are being warned of the importance of being mindful of the impact hot weather can have on the presence of Legionella...

Published 13 Jun 2023

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Women need to be recognised in workplace health and safety, says report

Men and women’s different working conditions and treatment by society can affect the risks both genders face at work, as well as how to assess...

Published 23 Jan 2020

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Training: employers need to think like employees!

Employers and employees don’t see eye-to-eye on the definition of meaningful training, and it’s creating a predicament for L&D. That’s the finding of a new...

Published 6 Jun 2023

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