blogHeatwaves make the case for flexible working
AS ANOTHER UK heatwave hits, employers can protect staff from hazardous commutes and overheated workplaces through flexible working, says Jo Kansagra.
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newsHeatwave skin cancer warning for trade professionals
WERNER IS urging trade professionals to stay protected with its skin cancer safety guidance during the heatwave as temperatures soar to record highs of up to 39C.
newsIndustry and government set new bar for workplace health
A NEW framework has been launched to raise the standards of physical and mental health at work, within the chemicals and major hazards industries.
newsHSE urges employers to prepare for extreme heat
THE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging employers to ensure workers are protected during periods of extreme heat following a recent heat health alert issued for parts of the UK.
newsTackling burnout could boost work return
EMPLOYERS, DOCTORS, workplace health professionals, and employees themselves must work together to tackle workplace burnout and get people back into jobs – or risk a growing economic and public health crisis, new research for the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) has argued.
podcastHealth & Safety Matters Podcast – Episode 48
IN THIS episode, host Mark Sennett sits down with EcoOnline’s David Picton. They discuss how risks have evolved since the introduction of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 was introduced and if it is still fit for purpose. They also chat about how ”safe choices” have changed in a tech-driven world.
productAward win for Lucion wellbeing strategy
LUCION HAS been named Employee Wellness Initiative of the Year at the British HR Awards 2026 for its mental health strategy aimed at tackling suicide risk within the construction sector.
videoHSI Donesafe showcases EHS Solutions to aid safety compliance
Health & Safety Matters interviews HSI Donesafe about EHS Solutions to aid safety compliance.
newsUK records 8 million mental health sick days in 2026
THE UK has now passed eight million working days lost to mental ill-health in 2026. Analysis by Simplyhealth found that by 14 May — the 92nd working day of the year — the estimated total number of mental ill-health sick days taken had reached 8,036,364.
articleLegal spotlight
KEVIN BRIDGES explores occupational road risk and how organisations can reduce incidents by addressing driver impairment caused by drugs or alcohol.
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