productWITHIN TEN seconds, chemicals can begin penetrating tissue. The next 50 seconds may determine whether the injury remains reversible. Beyond that, the risk of deeper tissue damage, extended recovery and hospital admission increases significantly.
newsYOUNG WORKERS are calling for greater wellbeing support from their employers, with six in ten (59%) 18-34 year olds now demanding these types of benefits.
articleFROM PERKS to prevention: Ruth Wilkinson looks at why workplace health and wellbeing can’t rely on good intentions.
newsNEW RESEARCH from workplace health specialists Lime Health has highlighted the need for mental health support among construction workers, with 37% listing this as a workplace benefit that would make a marked difference to their lives.
newsOVER A third of workers in Great Britain now work remotely or in hybrid arrangements, but not all employers realise health and safety responsibilities apply equally at home as in the workplace.
articleRISING LEVELS of workplace ill health cannot be solved by isolated interventions alone — they demand system-wide change, writes Kevin Bridges.
newsBRITAIN’S MANUFACTURERS are world leaders in health and safety but must step up efforts to tackle workplace wellbeing and stress, according to new research.
newsA POLL of 276 HR, health and safety and compliance professionals has found that just under a third (29%) of organisations have committed to publishing a menopause action plan in 2026 or 2027, while most remain uncertain or unprepared.
newsNEW ANALYSIS reveals that millions of UK employees are struggling with their own mental health due to those around them exhibiting stress, depression, or anxiety.
newsTHE SOCIETY of Occupational Medicine (SOM) warns that gig economy and zero-hours workers are at heightened risk of mental ill health due to the constant struggle to make ends meet, often compounded by poor training and support, workplace isolation and unsociable hours.
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