productHandsan passes virucidal test
Handsan, Evans Vanodine’s alcohol based hygienic hand rub, has passed European Test Method EN 14476 against Vaccinia virus with a one minute contact time.
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productStrong performance
The industrial and anti-bacterial wipes market has been beefed up with the launch of a new range of products from the industrial division of UK manufacturer, Techtex.
newsLloyd’s Register celebrates World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Today Lloyd’s Register’s (LR) is holding a series of events worldwide to celebrate the annual health and safety at work campaign day organised by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
newsWorkplace accidents and illnesses cause victims over a million days off work each year
A study by National Accident Helpline has lifted the lid on the extensive impact on employee health and wellbeing from workplace accidents and work-related illness.
newsWorld Day for Safety and Health at Work tackles the challenge of workplace stress
This year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work, on Thursday 28th April, focuses on the challenge of workplace stress. Positive Response, which helps businesses protect staff from verbal abuse and physical threat, urges organisationsto remember that aggressive behaviour, violence and crime can be a major contributor to stress and unhappiness at work for front-line staff.
newsWorld Day for Safety and Health at Work: A third of UK employees think their workplaces could be safer…
New research carried out by facilities and building maintenance specialist Direct365 has revealed that one in three people in the UK believe that their employer could be doing more to improve health and safety in the workplace.
articleA day in the life of Adrian Sims
Each issue HSM speaks to a member of the BOHS about the challenges and rewards of working in the arena of Occupational Hygiene. This issue we talk to LEV engineer, Adrian Sims.
articleSafety through sensors
Most health and safety managers know the importance of occupational OH&S practices, but are often not equipped with accurate results to implement improved strategies. Andrew Ronchi, CEO of dorsaVi, says that wearable technology is an innovative and cost effective solution, giving companies new confidence to make data-driven decisions for their workers.
newsIll health having ‘significant impact’ on tradespeople’s income?
In 2015 one in 10 tradespeople suffered an accident or ill health that put them out of action for more than a fortnight according to the third Annual EC Insurance Services (ECIS) Healthcheck of the UK’s contractors and tradespeople.
newsUnhappy workplaces need tackling to stop UK heading sick leave table
Employers have to make their workers happiness a higher priority to stop the UK heading the European sick leave table, claims a leading space management software company.
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