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.
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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.
newsWork taking toll on mental health, IOSH finds
TWO IN five professionals say they often experience challenges with their mental health as a result of their work or working life, according to new findings released by Institution of Occupational Safety and Health this Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May).
news148 million workdays lost as sickness absence stalls
THE ROYAL Society for Public Health (RSPH) has called for action to tackle the underlying causes of sickness absence amongst workers, as new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show a stagnation in the number of days lost to ill health.
newsOne in three firms overlook long-term health risks
BUSINESSES MAY be overlooking the long-term health of their workforce, despite increasing regulatory emphasis on occupational health risks and prevention, new data suggests.
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