articleIdentifying confined space risks
Ken Smith, senior health and safety consultant at Arco offers guidance on the procedures and training to help prevent confined space accidents in the workplace
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newsEmployers’ spying on staff ‘reaches a new low in work relations’
The discovery of heat and movement sensors fixed to workers’ desks at one major British employer has led to accusations that bosses care more about their bottom line than they do about workplace relations.
newsMental health taskforce unveils five year strategy
The independent Mental Health Taskforce has brought together health and care leaders, people using services and experts in the field to create a Five Year Forward View for Mental Health for the NHS in England.
productSkincare in sunny weather
Legislation specialist Cedrec has provided the following protective measures for outdoor workers in the sun.
articleA day in the life of Rupert Balfry
Each issue HSM speaks to a member of the BOHS about the challenges and rewards of working as an occupational hygienist. This issue we talk to Rupert Balfry, occupational hygiene consultant at Viridis Safety.
articleMSDs: Food for thought
More than a quarter of the reported cases of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in UK manufacturing last year occurred in the food and drink industry. Paul Fenner, of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health’s (IOSH) Food and Drink Group, highlights some of the work being done within the industry to address the issue.
newsStudy reveals sick leave cost UK businesses £1.1billion in 2015
Over half (58%) of health-obsessed Brits cover up symptoms from their doctors, confusing health professionals and take more sick days than the rest of the population, according to a new study.
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newsThree days that changed lives
A superlative mix of thought leadership, educational and technical expertise and key interactive forums, including a new Lions’ Lair, all contributed to the success of The Health & Safety Event 2016 – the fastest growing event in the sector.
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