COVID-19

Firefighters’ union FBU has won a ‘landmark’ discrimination case against a fire and rescue service, after successfully arguing that forcing staff with disabilities to use annual leave or time off in lieu (TOIL) when shielding because of the pandemic amounted to discrimination.

Despite the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions around the world, vigilance remains essential when it comes to safety and hygiene in the workplace. So how can employers safely reinstate or introduce drug and alcohol screening without compromising covid safety?

How can businesses enable agile working when procuring electrical and ergonomic home office equipment? Stephen Roberts, a specialist in workstation power, connectivity and ergonomics, discusses the duty of care to remote-working employees.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, something strange and unexpected happened in the corporate world – it has rediscovered the value of its humanity.

IOSH magazine spoke to Naomi Humber, head of mental wellbeing at Bupa UK, to ask her about the different ways OSH practitioners can support the wellbeing of older workers.

The Singapore government has revised safe management measures for employers to control a rise in COVID-19 infections in workplaces.

A workforce that is overstretched and inexperienced will require training and support if health and safety standards are to be maintained, argues transport safety manager Dean Roscoe CMIOSH.

Businesses are being reminded that they have a legal duty to ensure that their premises have an adequate supply of fresh air in enclosed areas as part of a broad strategy to minimise the risk of the coronavirus from spreading via workplaces.

One result of the COVID-19 pandemic has been to shine a light on the disparities in global OSH behaviours. We asked Nnedinma Umeokafor GradIOSH which opportunities are still there for the taking.

The benefits of hybrid working mean it is likely to become the most common employment model in the future but organisations need to ensure work arrangements are managed in a healthy and safe way, IOSH has warned..