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newsInspirational managers may harm workers’ health
Managers who inspire their staff to perform above and beyond the call of duty may actually harm their employees’ health over time, according to researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
newsLloyd’s Register celebrates World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Today Lloyd’s Register’s (LR) is holding a series of events worldwide to celebrate the annual health and safety at work campaign day organised by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
newsWorkplace accidents and illnesses cause victims over a million days off work each year
A study by National Accident Helpline has lifted the lid on the extensive impact on employee health and wellbeing from workplace accidents and work-related illness.
newsWorld Day for Safety and Health at Work tackles the challenge of workplace stress
This year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work, on Thursday 28th April, focuses on the challenge of workplace stress. Positive Response, which helps businesses protect staff from verbal abuse and physical threat, urges organisationsto remember that aggressive behaviour, violence and crime can be a major contributor to stress and unhappiness at work for front-line staff.
newsWorld Day for Safety and Health at Work: A third of UK employees think their workplaces could be safer…
New research carried out by facilities and building maintenance specialist Direct365 has revealed that one in three people in the UK believe that their employer could be doing more to improve health and safety in the workplace.
newsUCATT finds high levels of stress and mental illness among construction workers
A survey amongst construction worker members of UCATT has revealed very real concerns about the prevalence of mental health problems in the industry.
newsBritish Safety Council film shows how stress endangers lives
A powerful new film launched by the British Safety Council shows how stress can lead to injury and fatalities at work.
newsA third of stressed workers unable to discuss their concerns
A recent survey has revealed that more than one in three people have no one to talk to about work-related stress.
newsIt’s Stresstember for back to work drivers
Drivers who suffer stress are more likely to be in a road crash, warns a road safety organisation as people return to work and school in ‘Stresstember’ – the month identified by health professionals as being one of the most stressful.
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