A day in the life of Amanda Parker
Each issue HSM puts the spotlight on worker health protection by speaking to a member of BOHS about the challenges and rewards of working in the field of worker health protection. In this issue we talk to Amanda Parker.
Survey of gig workers’ health and wellbeing brings call for employer-worker care pledge
Gig economy workers, temps and workers on zero-hours contracts report receiving fewer protections for their health and wellbeing at work than their permanent, full-time colleagues, according to findings from a survey published today by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
NEBOSH’S Barry Wilkes appointed as vice president of INSHPO
Barry Wilkes, NEBOSH director of strategy, has been appointed Vice President of INSHPO (International Network of Safety and Health Practitioner Organizations) from 1 January 2018.
On-site health care
Glanbia Performance Nutrition has adopted an innovative approach borrowed from the world of professional sports to help prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
Stadium alarm system
Bull Products has secured a contract to supply its Cygnus alarm system during work on the new 61,000-seater Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Mind how you go
There are some careers you simply should not consider if you are a bit of a day-dreamer: air-traffic controller, interpreter at the UN Security Council, public-transport driver, heavy-machinery operator. Even a momentary lapse in concentration while fulfilling these demanding roles can result in disaster. Tina Weadick explains how complete awareness and total focus – in other words, mindfulness – can be of benefit to both employee and employer
Mobile welfare units
Welfare 4 Hire Limited, the specialist site welfare rental company, has taken delivery of their one hundredth mobile welfare unit from AJC Trailers Limited.
Full day course – BEST SELLER
This course is designed to raise awareness of risks staff may face while lone working and give them the tools they need to minimize these risks.
All Safe Minds
The HSM Campaigns Hub provides you with information on the latest health & safety initiatives. This issue, we look at All Safe Minds – a campaign launched by UK construction giant Willmott Dixon to encourage mental fitness across the UK construction sector
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