newsRegistration open for HSM Digital Conference 2023
REGISTRATION IS now open for the free-to-attend Health and Safety Matters Digital Conference, which takes place on 4 October 2023 (THIS WEDNESDAY!).
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newsHSE Working Minds Campaign to target HGV drivers
THE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned that more needs to be done to protect Britain’s truckers from work-related stress.
newsNew report highlights hidden crisis for women’s workplace health
THE BRITISH Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), a Scientific Charity and the Chartered Society for Workforce Health Protection, has published a ground breaking report titled “Uncovering the UK’s Hidden Crisis in Women’s Workplace Health”.
newsSurprising statistics around Neurodiversity in construction industry
THE NATIONAL Federation of Builders (NFB), along with The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and People’s Partnership, have conducted research on neurodiversity in the construction industry.
newsTaxi shortage threatens staff safety
THE PROFESSIONAL services sector employs 21.4% of workers in the UK, the highest percentage within any single occupation
newsRail industry must focus on climate challenge and health of workers
IN ITS 2023 health and safety report, the Office of Rail and Road says Network Rail must ensure it delivers the changes needed to address the risks of climate change, and, along with the rest of the industry, continue to improve the management of the health of its workers.
newsCall for funding for NHS staff mental health hubs
THE RCN has joined forces with the British Psychological Society and other health organisations to raise serious concerns about the lack of continued funding for psychological support for NHS staff.
newsTougher action needed against human trafficking
IOSH CALLS for action to improve and enforce laws around human trafficking.
newsArco issues Illegal Migration Bill statement
ARCO IS disappointed to see that the Government have rejected a number of amendments to the Illegal Migration Bill, proposed by the House of Lords, to help protect victims of modern slavery.
newsBreak the second glass ceiling, urges BSI
WOMEN IN the UK are urging politicians and business leaders to take steps that help older women to remain productive in the workforce for longer, as research shows more than half (54%) feel it would be difficult for them to raise issues, including menopause, with their employers and three fifths would also feel uncomfortable bringing up health and wellbeing issues with a male manager.
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