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articleProtection for outdoor workers from UV rays
We are warned before we go on holiday of the dangers of the sun and ultraviolet (UV) rays, but more should be done to make outdoor workers aware of the risks and how to stay protected? Paul Jakeway, marketing director at skin care specialist Deb, explains the harmful, or even deadly risk that UV rays pose for outdoor workers, and how health & safety managers can minimise the risk.
newsEuropean Commission recognises Societal Impact of Pain
The 7th annual Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) symposium comes to an end today, with clear policy recommendations having been formulated to change pain care in the European Union for the better and alleviate the effect of pain on society.
productPutting defibs first
With a growing order book of customers opting to put health and safety first in their businesses, leading defibrillator manufacturers Cardiac Science (stand J50) will be attending the Health & Safety North Show.
newsStress in the workplace: 7 ways to improve morale
Some employers fear giving their staff a voice – hoping instead they’ll avoid any issues and grievances by burying their heads in the sand, or worse, allowing a culture of fear to take hold where staff are anxious about speaking up.
articleIs the eye health crisis set to deepen?
One in five people will live with sight loss in their lifetime, despite at least half of all cases being avoidable, warns a new report published by charity Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and high street optician Specsavers.
newsEmployee assistance programmes “can drive wellbeing strategy”
Employee assistance programmes (EAPs) are an important driver of workplace wellness strategies – but employers and providers need to rethink how they message and communicate them, MetLife Employee Benefits believes.
newsNot enough being done to tackle work-related ill health, say GB’s business leaders
Almost half of Britain’s industry leaders do not feel enough is being done across industry to tackle cases of work-related ill-health, according to new research from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
newsRuby Wax headlines 3M Safety Network Live
Comedian and mental health campaigner Ruby Wax gave a ‘tour of the mind’ at 3M’s final Safety Network Live event of 2017.
Ruby Wax takes mental health message to 3M Safety Network Live event
productThere’s ready. And then there’s Rescue Ready
Did you know 13% of all workplace fatalities are due to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)?
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