newsAMAZON, SKY, Molson Coors and Three UK have joined forces with the government to encourage their employees to get COVID-19 vaccines. Over the last six months, leading businesses have pledged their support in promoting positive vaccination messages and encouraging their staff to get the vaccine to ensure workplaces are safe and employees are protected from COVID-19.
newsPROVISIONAL DATA released from the HSE shows that a total of 142 workers were killed at work in Great Britain in 2020/21, an increase of 29 from the previous year, though the number of deaths in 2019/20 (113) was low compared to other recent years.
newsCESAFETY ANALYSED HSE data to reveal a concerning trend of workplace violence. Following the reopening of offices in the UK, the occupational health and safety specialists have compiled advice for industry professionals who are looking for support in their fight against workplace violence.
newsAN £8 MILLION package to support the wellbeing of health and social care staff across Scotland has been announced.
newsA LIVERPOOL care agency, that supports people with mental health issues, its manager and a care home have been fined after an employee was stabbed by one of its residents.
newsSPECIALISTS IN health and safety have seen a huge increase in interest for wellbeing and stress awareness courses, with businesses investing in coaching and training professionals to spot and manage employees in the workplace who may need help and guidance.
newsA NEW research report launched by Dräger Safety UK, which assesses the impact of Covid-19, Brexit and workplace culture on health and safety in UK workplaces, warns of an impending crisis as a result of soaring mental health issues and compromises on investment.
productWORKSCREEN, THE user-operated hearing test system for surveillance audiometry, reports a surge in activity as the UK economy gets back on its feet.
newsNEW RESEARCH amongst over 120 health and safety specialists has highlighted the rising importance of technology to help prevent, manage and respond to workplace risks and adapt to changing working practices.
newsBRITISH SAFETY Council welcomes the publication of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) survey results on sharps injuries in 2020. The results reveal that sharps injuries have increased by 50%. In 2020, 15% of survey respondents said they had suffered a ‘sharps injury’, compared to 10% in 2008.
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