articleAI has your back
Exoskeletons and smart technologies are transforming the way we work, says Graham Sharp.
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newsMental health sick leave soars
ONE IN nine (11%) working Brits took time off work for mental health last year with over a quarter (27%) of those doing so taking more than two weeks off, according to new data from health benefits provider Simplyhealth.
newsStudy highlights importance of colleague recognition
BEING APPRECIATED by colleagues can help employees cope with negative experiences at work, according to a new study involving the University of East Anglia (UEA).
newsWorkers struggling despite rising mental health support
THE NUMBER of mental health support services available to construction workers has drastically increased, research from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) shows.
newsNew HSE resource to help employers tackle work-related stress
THE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a free online learning module to help employers get to grips with risk assessment of work-related stress.
productExoskeleton technology used in double lung transplant
THE WORLD’S first double lung transplant using AI enabled exoskeleton technology has taken place at Harefield Hospital, part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT)
newsData uncovers hard hat workers’ mental health struggles
AS THE UK marks Mental Health Awareness Week on 12 May, employers across construction, engineering and other ‘hard hat’ industries are being urged to treat mental health as a critical safety issue and take proactive steps to support their workforce.
newsExpert calls for faster Legionella detection action
AS TEMPERATURES rise and water systems become more active, industry experts are urging facilities managers and other duty holders to prioritise rapid Legionella testing as part of their spring maintenance plans.
newsSteps to tackle stress in the workplace
THIS APRIL, Britain’s bosses are being invited to follow five simple steps to prevent and reduce stress in their workplace.
newsConstruction workers not addressing mental health concerns
ST JOHN Ambulance has launched a campaign to get construction workers to open up about their mental health after new research found nearly seven in 10 have suspected a colleague was seriously depressed but felt it too difficult to talk about.
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