articleOccupational hazards – April 24
Surprisingly, younger workers are more likely to be off work due to ill-health than the older workforce. Corey Edwards looks at the figures and how to address the issue.
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articleLegal spotlight – April 24
UK government commits to action on occupational health. Kevin Bridges provides an insight.
articleYour questions answered – April 24
Each issue, British Safety Council will be using this page to answer YOUR questions. Please send any problems, issues or general enquiries about health, safety and wellbeing to [email protected] and their experts will respond in future issues.
newsPlatform workers face stress and uncertainty
MORE THAN half of platform workers in the gig economy say their unpredictable income causes financial struggles while their irregular working patterns mean they have difficulty caring for dependants or taking holidays, a new survey reveals.
newsAbuse on water workers increases, poll shows
ALMOST HALF of water workers say abuse they receive has increased due to sewage dumping
newsBosses urged to help neurodiverse workers thrive
BOSSES MUST demonstrate their commitment to building positive cultures which enable neurodiverse colleagues to openly discuss their needs.
blogFirefighting and dermal poisoning
David Lamb looks at whether firefighters have adequate protection from the risks they face.
newsReport calls for greater collective support
THE ROYAL Society for Public Health has published a new report calling for greater collective support for the millions of people in the UK’s Wider Public Health Workforce that are positively contributing to the nation’s health.
newsSicker workforce dampens labour stats
THE UK labour market is returning to normal, but its workforce is sicker – and youth inactivity is highest on record.
newsNew data highlights toxic workplaces
NEW RESEARCH from Mental Health First Aid England, released to mark My Whole Self Day on 12 March 2024, reveals almost 1 in 3 employees (31%) have experienced at least one form of microaggression or discriminatory behaviour from their manager in the past six months.
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