newsResearch highlights impact of budget cuts on safety
NEW RESEARCH from Watco has examined the complexities of the facilities management (FM) industry, and how they impact the safety and smooth running within the modern facility.
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newsStars join campaign tackling farmers’ mental health
A RECENT study by leading rural charity the Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies) revealed that poor mental health among farmers and agricultural workers is of growing concern.
newsMost dangerous industries for employees revealed
HEALTH AND safety experts at Horizon Platforms have analysed data to see which occupations and industries have the highest risk of worker injury. They also looked at the biggest causes of workplace injury.
productVeriforce CHAS urges businesses to support good mental health
VERIFORCE CHAS, the supply chain risk management expert, is encouraging employers to make a habit of addressing mental health in 2024 as new figures indicate that stress, depression or anxiety now account for almost half (49%) of all cases of work-related ill health.
newsReport shows poor mental health takes toll
MENTAL HEALTH UK’s new annual benchmark report for burnout in the UK reveals that one in five working adults needed to take time off work in the past year due to poor mental health caused by pressure or stress, as the charity calls for a national summit on employment and mental health.
newsLighthouse Construction Industry Charity shines in 2023
THE LIGHTHOUSE Construction Industry Charity continues to be a steadfast beacon of hope for those in need and in 2023, they saw 4438 people reaching out for support through its 24/7 Construction Industry Helpline, a 30% increase on the previous year.
newsSpeedy Hire launches mobile defibrillator network
SPEEDY HIRE has launched a life-saving initiative which will see defibrillators (AEDs) be installed in its engineer vans across the country. Starting with 18 defibrillators, once the rollout is complete, over 300 new portable defibrillators will be placed in the vans of Speedy Hire’s engineers.
newsTips for talking about mental health with workers
THE UK will hold the nation’s biggest annual mental health conversation, Time to Talk Day, on 01 February 2024.
newsPartnership offers BSI employees menopause support
A NEW partnership builds on BSI’s commitment to supporting employees and organisations with menopause resources.
newsMental health support for teachers announced
NEW MEASURES to enhance recruitment and retention in the teaching profession have been announced by the government. They include £1.5 million of new investment to deliver a three-year mental health and wellbeing support package for school and college leaders; providing professional supervision and counselling to at least 2,500 leaders.
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