productThe hidden cost of standing at work
STANDING FOR hours at work may seem routine—but for thousands across the UK, it’s taking a serious toll.
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newsReport looks ‘under the bonnet’ of safety
NEW RESEARCH outlines a series of findings that has the potential to create a ‘perfect storm’ in relation to safety and health in UK workplaces and highlights the need for action to be taken to keep people safe at work.
newsKeep staff safe in the heatwave, urges TUC
WITH BRITAIN facing the first widespread heatwave this summer, the TUC is calling on employers to make sure their staff are protected from the sun and heat.
productImpact of noise on ADHD in the workplace
KOMFORT PARTITIONING, a leader in workplace design solutions, has released a new article titled ‘ADHD & Noise: A Productivity Time Bomb’, emphasising the critical role of acoustic environments in supporting employees with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
newsRecognise carers in the workplace, urges Unite
TRADE UNION Unite, is calling on employers to adopt improved workplace practices and recognise the needs of workers who have caring responsibilities.
newsAction needed on ‘silent crisis’ facing workers
MILLIONS OF workers worldwide are facing a ‘silent crisis’ of being trapped in unsafe, unfair and exploitative conditions, according to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
newsBSIF appeals for real-life PPE stories
THE BRITISH Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) is calling on workers across the UK to share their real-life experiences of how Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has saved them from serious injury, or even death, while on the job.
articleAI has your back
Exoskeletons and smart technologies are transforming the way we work, says Graham Sharp.
newsMental health sick leave soars
ONE IN nine (11%) working Brits took time off work for mental health last year with over a quarter (27%) of those doing so taking more than two weeks off, according to new data from health benefits provider Simplyhealth.
newsStudy highlights importance of colleague recognition
BEING APPRECIATED by colleagues can help employees cope with negative experiences at work, according to a new study involving the University of East Anglia (UEA).
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