newsHeatwave skin cancer warning for trade professionals
WERNER IS urging trade professionals to stay protected with its skin cancer safety guidance during the heatwave as temperatures soar to record highs of up to 39C.
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blogWorker rights in a heatwave
AS TEMPERATURES climb across the UK, Michelle Taylor explains what employers need to know about protecting workers during periods of extreme heat.
newsHSE urges employers to prepare for extreme heat
THE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging employers to ensure workers are protected during periods of extreme heat following a recent heat health alert issued for parts of the UK.
newsTackling burnout could boost work return
EMPLOYERS, DOCTORS, workplace health professionals, and employees themselves must work together to tackle workplace burnout and get people back into jobs – or risk a growing economic and public health crisis, new research for the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) has argued.
newsMore than half care workers attacked at work
MORE THAN half (52 per cent) of care workers suffered physical or verbal attacks during the past three years at work, a GMB survey has found.
newsIOSH welcomes faster MSD care, urges prevention
IOSH has hailed the UK Government’s plans to speed up treatment and support people with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) back into work, while urging a stronger focus on prevention.
newsWorkers see positive shift on harassment
NEARLY ONE in four workers believe increased media attention on sexual harassment has helped improve workplace culture, according to new research from Acas.
podcastHealth & Safety Matters Podcast – Episode 48
IN THIS episode, host Mark Sennett sits down with EcoOnline’s David Picton. They discuss how risks have evolved since the introduction of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 was introduced and if it is still fit for purpose. They also chat about how ”safe choices” have changed in a tech-driven world.
productAward win for Lucion wellbeing strategy
LUCION HAS been named Employee Wellness Initiative of the Year at the British HR Awards 2026 for its mental health strategy aimed at tackling suicide risk within the construction sector.
videoHSI Donesafe showcases EHS Solutions to aid safety compliance
Health & Safety Matters interviews HSI Donesafe about EHS Solutions to aid safety compliance.
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