articleYour questions answered by the British Safety Council
THE BRITISH Safety Council answers your questions on health, safety and wellbeing.
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productFight against modern slavery in supply chains continues
IT’S A sad truth that in 2026, where supply chains span across continents, we are still fighting against the exploitation of human beings through modern slavery.
newsConstruction tops burnout despite wellbeing lead
NEW RESEARCH from Westfield Health finds that above-average wellbeing provision in construction is failing to prevent burnout, with a quarter of the sector’s workforce affected, more than any other industry.
newsWellbeing support gap linked to workforce exit
THE UK’S current unemployment crisis affecting thousands of businesses could be significantly reduced through earlier and more targeted workplace wellbeing support, according to new research from Westfield Health.
newsUK reaches 5 million mental health sick days
THE UK has passed five million working days lost to mental-ill health in 2026, underlining the growing impact of mental health-related conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress and burnout on the UK workforce.
newsResearch finds manufacturing workers skipping eye tests
NEW ANALYSIS by Specsavers has revealed an estimated 830,000 employees in the manufacturing sector may not have received an eye test in the past two years, putting their eye safety at risk.
newsCampaign to tackle silent killer
ARCO HAS launched a powerful awareness campaign in the heart of Sheffield to highlight the growing threat of ‘silent killer’ silicosis to workers across the UK.
productRaising the standard in chemical burn first aid
WITHIN 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 want more wellbeing support
YOUNG 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.
articleOccupational hazards
FROM PERKS to prevention: Ruth Wilkinson looks at why workplace health and wellbeing can’t rely on good intentions.
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