newsFarm safety experts pledge to halve accidental deaths
FARMING IS a dangerous occupation, but British and Irish rural industries workers are alert to this and will use Farm Safety Week 2018 to show how work practices are improving.
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newsEmployers not dealing with mental health effectively
BARNETT WADDINGHAM’S Wellbeing Agenda reveals that whilst mental health now forms a big part of the conversation for wellbeing in the workplace, many are still navigating what it means for businesses and their employees.
newsCompany fined for dangerous gas installations
A HAMPSHIRE-based utilities company has been fined for dangerous gas installations at Royal Veterinary College.
newsExhaustion in shift workers can increase risk of Alzheimer’s
A FINNISH study published in the respected Sleep journal shows that a variation in the melatonin receptor 1A (MTNR1A) gene is linked to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in the elderly.
newsLeicester-based charities fight asbestos cancers
TWO LEICESTER-based organisations linked by a “devastating industrial tragedy” were brought together on Action Mesothelioma Day 2018 at the city’s cathedral on Friday 6 July.
newsSpeciality Gas company fined after employee overcome by fumes
A SPECIALITY Gas Company from the Midlands has been fined after an employee was overcome by vapour whilst disposing of redundant gas bottles.
productHow to keep employees cool
THE WEATHER in Britain can often be unpredictable and on the rare occasion of a heatwave, high temperatures can pose particular risks for employers. Clare Porciani offers advice into handling a heatwave.
newsUnion concerned over Police wellbeing
THE POLICE Federation has said more need to be done to protect Police officers’ wellbeing, following the Home Office’s announcement of a focus on their mental health.
newsCharity to aid Irish construction workers’ mental health
THE CHARITY Mates in Mind has announced it will be delivering a series of educational sessions in a bid to start raising awareness, address the stigma of poor mental health and improve positive mental wellbeing amongst Northern Ireland’s construction workforce.
newsIOSH calls for renewed focus to stop workplace deaths
AN INCREASE in the number of people killed in workplace accidents serves as a “stark reminder” of the need for a continued focus on worker protection, according to IOSH.
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