One in three work longer hours (29th September 2011)

But employers combat concerns by prioritising workers’ wellbeing...

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One in three employees don't take lunch (1st September 2011)

UK workers' eating habits are suffering due to stress, according to research from the forthcoming Aviva Health of the Workplace report.

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Sickness causes low morale in the workplace (26th July 2011)

New research reveals that long-term absence is not only an issue for over two-thirds of employers (69%) - it can also have a major impact on their staff...

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Preparing premises for heavy snow (6th December 2010)

Aviva, the UK insurer, is warning businesses of the dangers of structural damage to premises due to significant weight loads as a result of heavy and repeated snow events...

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Factsheet on managing risks of daylight savings time in the workplace (8th November 2010)

Aviva, the UK insurer, has produced a factsheet to help companies to ensure they are managing the risks associated following the changes in daylight hours made on October 31st...

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The dangers of darker days (1st October 2010)

When the clocks go back in the autumn there is an increased risk of certain accidents and injuries.Paul Cartwright offers some advice on the measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of incidents assocated with darke

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Manage motor repair risks (1st October 2010)

Insurer Aviva is advising companies in the motor vehicle repair (MVR) sector to ensure they are managing the risks associated with exposure to hazardous substances. This follows a European-wide campaign in 2010, initia

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"We must ensure we don't throw the baby out with the bath water" (1st September 2010)

Brian Prout, takes a moment to reflect on the progress that has been made in health & safety in recent years and considers what impact Lord Young's review into health & safety might have

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Health & safety managers have a lot on their plate (9th August 2010)

Some new research shoes that the average health & safety manager has to juggle over 30 different priorities during the course of their work...

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  Q & A November '09 (1st November 2009)

I understand that injuries associated with manual handling are a significant cause of workplace absenteeism.

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Q & A November '09 (1st November 2009)

I understand that injuries associated with manual handling are a significant cause of workplace absenteeism.

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Q & A - Oct 2009 (1st October 2009)

I know that I'm legally obliged to reduce fire risk to protect employees and my business, but where do I start when conducting a fire risk assessment?

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Q & A September '09 (1st September 2009)

I know that slips, trips and falls are one of the biggest causes of serious injuries in the workplace.

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Seek guidance before employing a young person, employers urged (3rd August 2009)

With the summer holidays just starting, Aviva is urging employers to ensure a safe working environment for young people....

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Q & A - July 2009 (1st July 2009)

What are the environmental challenges that businesses face? I understand that regulations governing this area have got stricter recently

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Risk management division name change (1st June 2009)

As part of the name change from Norwich Union to Aviva, Norwich Union Risk Services (NURS) will be changing its name to Aviva Risk Management Solutions from 1st June 2009.

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  Handle loads with care, says insurer (1st February 2009)

As part of its latest Simply Safety campaign, Norwich Union, soon to be Aviva, is urging employers to be aware of the hazards associated with manual handling.

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Understanding permits-to-work (1st August 2008)

Permits-to-work can be an effective tool for controlling potentially hazardous work, but only when they are administered correctly. Kevin Chicken and David Dainty highlight the ways in which permit-to-work systems can fall short, and what can be done to address this...

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GETTING A GRIP ON MANUAL HANDLING (1st August 2005)

Norwich Union Risk Services has developed two courses to help UK businesses minimise the risk of manual handling injury in the workplace.

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