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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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Behind the wheel: protecting drivers’ mental health
Long hours, a heavy workload with tight deadlines, fatigue, isolation and loneliness can all contribute to the mental health toll for those who drive for...
Published 27 Feb 2024
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Mental health at work – where are we now?
Mental health appears in the news often, but, it seems, there has been little legal or strategic progression when it comes to mental health in...
Published 21 Feb 2024
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Workplace accidents: the dangers of the blame game
Pointing the finger of blame in the event of an accident can derail occupational safety and health culture. Head of Advice and Practice at IOSH,...
Published 21 Feb 2024
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Failing PPE: are you safety checking employees’ equipment?
The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has issued a warning to those overseeing personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety product procurement after their latest tests...
Published 21 Feb 2024
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Falls from height: would simpler reporting improve statistics?
The Access Industry Forum (AIF), the forum that represents the principal work at height trade associations and federations, is calling for clearer reporting of workplace...
Published 14 Feb 2024
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Heatwaves: preparing for the “silent killer” at work
2022 saw UK temperatures soar to above 40°C for the first time, while 2023 was the world’s hottest year on record. The Environmental Audit Committee...
Published 14 Feb 2024
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Employee investigations: what, when and how
Taking action based on allegations of employee misconduct, harassment, bullying, or unsafe business practices can be fraught with risk. In this briefing, Ben Holt, Managing...
Published 14 Feb 2024
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Manual handling – ten things you might not know!
There are lots of myths around manual handling, including what constitutes manual handling and the effects poor practice can have on the body and mind....
Published 6 Feb 2024
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Corporate manslaughter conviction raises importance of pedestrian routes
A recent corporate manslaughter case has highlighted the importance of providing separate pedestrian and traffic routes on work sites and the legal responsibility to do...
Published 6 Feb 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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