articleHand hygiene for infection prevention against COVID-19
Chris Packham, dermatological engineer at EnviroDerm Services, explores the dos and don’ts of hand hygiene as a method of infection prevention.
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newsRoSPA warns firms not to rush return-to-work practices
A RUSHED, inappropriate or ill-thought-out return to work could spell financial disaster for organisations, warns RoSPA.
productSurvey reveals dangers for outdoor workers
Despite growing awareness of the risk of unprotected UV exposure, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the world.
podcastHSM Podcast – Episode 4
THE FOURTH episode of the Health & Safety Matters (HSM) podcast is now available and it features interviews with IIRSM president Clive Johnson as well as SHE Software CEO Matthew Elson and head of sales enablement Julian Taylor.
newsEight ways you can help return to work safely
IN THE coming days and weeks, thousands more working people across the country will prepare to return to work and the TUC has published tips on how unions can help members.
newsShift workers 30% more at risk from injury or ill-health
RESEARCH FROM the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health has indicated that shift workers who are working night shifts are approximately 25–30 per cent more at risk of injury than those working day shifts.
productHow to measure noise while practising social distancing
Cirrus Research has provided insight into measuring noise while, practising social distancing
newsFace coverings to become mandatory on public transport
THE GOVERNMENT has announced that face coverings will be required while using public transport in England from 15 June 2020.
newsFire service to continue to support Covid-19 response
STAFF FROM the fire and rescue services will continue to support the NHS, ambulance services, local authorities and other vital organisations in the fight against COVID-19, following extensive negotiations.
productCOVID-19 detection: New environmental swabbing method
SOCOTEC, a leading UK provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has unveiled a new environmental swabbing procedure to determine the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (Coronavirus) on surfaces across a range of workplace environments.
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