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Link between financial wellbeing and mental health strengthens
Almost a quarter of the UK’s largest listed employers have improved their performance on workplace mental health overall in the past year, and almost half now recognise the link between financial wellbeing and the mental health of their employees, according to the second annual CCLA Corporate Mental Health Benchmark- UK 100, published this month.
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Explosives in manufacturing: regulations, applications and safety measures
A manufacturer of military explosives has been fined £670,000 after an employee was killed and another seriously injured in an explosion at its factory near...
Published 23 Jul 2024
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FPA launches new fire safety policy manifesto
Calling on the new government to put fire life safety and property protection at the heart of its built environment strategy, the FPA has released...
Published 23 Jul 2024
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The importance of sustainability for today’s facilities manager
In the rapidly evolving landscape of facilities management, sustainability has emerged as a paramount concern....
Published 17 Jul 2024
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Does the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 need overhauling?
On the 50th anniversary of the governing piece of UK health and safety legislation – the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 – new...
Published 17 Jul 2024
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How AI enhances driver safety in the transport industry
The transport industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). From autonomous vehicles to predictive maintenance and real-time data analysis,...
Published 17 Jul 2024
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Workplace deaths on the increase: action is needed
The recent increases in workplace deaths indicate a concerning trend. In Great Britain, work-related fatalities have risen for the second consecutive year....
Published 9 Jul 2024
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Working near water: dangers for engineers
Openreach Limited has been fined £1.34 million after an engineer died whilst trying to repair a telephone line....
Published 9 Jul 2024
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Can you dismiss an employee for being drunk at work?
Employee abuse of alcohol in the workplace is something that worries every employer. It can lead to health problems for the affected employee and serious...
Published 9 Jul 2024
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Mesothelioma: is awareness sufficient in the FM industry?
Action Mesothelioma Day took place on Friday 5 July - a national day that aims to raise awareness of mesothelioma and the dangers of asbestos....
Published 7 Jul 2024
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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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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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