newsA new report shows that workplace absence is costing the UK economy £18billion in lost productivity. This is part of an increasing trend that has seen workplace absence increase year-on-year since 2011 – having previously been on a downward trend since 1993. As a result, the report predicts that the cost of absence will increase to £21bn in 2020, and increase to £26bn in 2030.
articleThe HSM Campaigns Hub provides you with information on the latest health & safety initiatives and guidance on how you can get involved. This issue we examine the Health & Safety Executive’s Helping Great Britain Work Well campaign, which focuses on addressing health in the workplace.
productMETTLER TOLEDO’s newly improved XS balance line includes analytical and precision balances as well as a dual range microbalance.
productModular handling and storage systems allow users to create ergonomic installations that require fewer and shorter movements to access, retrieve and replace a component or assembly than traditional working environments. These small savings contribute to improved productivity while reducing the risks associated with repetitive or unnecessary handling.
productWhen using a laptop on a flat surface, an office workers posture becomes the main health problem. With the screen and keyboard being a single unit, a laptop’s design encourages a hunched over working position throughout the day.
productWiha, the hand tool manufacturer, has announced a ‘health offensive’ marketing campaign under the slogan ‘I feel Wiha’ for 2017 in a bid to actively tackle health and ergonomic design.
newsAn increase in older employees in the workplace, fuelled by both reduced pension pots and a desire to stay active for longer, will mean employers need to prepare to handle an uplift in age-related illnesses and diseases, according to RedArc Nurses.
productInternational SOS, the medical and travel security risk services company, has introduced a Digital Consultation Service which is designed to safeguard patient health and wellbeing while reducing operational costs.
productU-Power’s new RedLion range, the latest in its collection of original, Italian-designed, work-to-leisure safety footwear, has been conceived with the health and wellbeing of the wearer in mind.
productAn Aberdeen-based company that provides offshore accommodation solutions has unveiled a new product which is designed to improve steward health and safety offshore.
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