Wellbeing

Coronavirus: how to support homeworkers

19 March 2020
Coronavirus
Fresh guidance from the HSE on protecting remote workers during the pandemic
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Attitudes towards sleep deprivation

16 January 2020
Opinion
Human beings are the only species that make a conscious decision to miss out on sleep because we don’t see it as being a productive use of our time. If something has to be sacrificed in our hectic lives, it tends to be a good night’s sleep.
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Linking consumer research with wellbeing and skin care

18 October 2019
Wellbeing
For many manual or maintenance workers, physical health is often closely monitored when it comes to health and safety. Mental health and wellbeing however is an important issue and something that should be taken seriously by both employers and employees. Factors such as job insecurity, isolation, demanding hours and a poor work-life balance are all identified as potentially contributing to poor wellbeing. Shockingly, it was reported last year for example that the risk of suicide is 1.6 times higher than the UK average for those in the construction sector, according to the Office of National…
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For want of a nail

15 October 2019
ISO 45001
How can organisations and health and safety professionals meet workers’ requirements and expectations in line with ISO 45001? 
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New partnership to help SMEs in Wales tackle health issues

14 October 2019
Mental health
A new working group has been established to tackle two of the biggest health issues facing Wales’ workers: wellbeing and mental health and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
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Building co fined over inadequate welfare facilities

23 July 2019
Regulation/enforcement
A Stockport construction firm that failed to provide its workers with suitable welfare facilities has been sentenced. 
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UV protection: a key part of workplace health and safety

14 June 2019
Products and services
A survey recently completed by SC Johnson ProfessionalTM showed that only one in four outdoor workers wore sun protection cream during 2018’s summer months – despite this being one of the hottest summers on record with above average hours of sunshine.
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Steph McGovern, Eddie the Eagle and Jonny Wilkinson to speak at SHE 2019

12 June 2019
Asbestos
 Safety & Health Expo is delighted to present its line-up of inspirational speakers set to entertain and inform at ExCeL London next week, on 18-20 June.
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Safety & Health Expo – the main event for 2019

12 June 2019
Asbestos
Safety & Health Expo 2019, the UK’s biggest event for health and safety professionals, opens its doors next week at ExCeL London, from 18-20 June for three days of product launches, business, learning and networking.
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A seat at the boardroom table

23 May 2019
Opinion
OSH professionals can wield more influence at board level if they take heed of a new report from the not-for-profit organisation, International SOS Foundation. 
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