newsChild exploitation charity receives BSC funding
DERBYSHIRE-BASED charity, Safe and Sound has become the first organisation to successfully win funding from British Safety Council to improve and support its staff’s wellbeing.
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newsReport highlights Scottish workplace health crisis
THE BRITISH Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection, is highlighting the fact that Scotland’s workers are experiencing the greatest increase in work-induced ill-health in the UK.
newsCall for a limit on teachers’ working hours
A NATIONAL contractual limit on teachers’ working time must be introduced to tackle stress and burnout within the profession, the NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union has argued.
newsStigma is stopping effective suicide prevention, warns MHFA England
MANY EMPLOYEES lack the knowledge and skills to help prevent suicide in the workplace, reveals new research by MHFA England ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on the 10 September.
productNavigating complex supply chains
IN THE ever-evolving landscape of modern business, supply chain complexity stands as a challenge that demands the attention of most businesses. This complexity is particularly pronounced for large enterprises spanning multiple sectors and requires a huge amount of focus. Anthony Hanley lends his insights to explore this intricate web of contractors and suppliers from both commerce and ethical perspectives.
productWorking in extreme hot conditions
Our world is undergoing a transformation and with it comes an increase in extreme weather events such as heatwaves and floods. CALERA Sensor Technology monitors the core body temperature of workers, enhancing their safety and wellbeing.
productHow safe are your employees really?
NEARLY 70% of companies surveyed have had a lone worker incident in the past three years, with 1-in-5 described as severe.
newsWorkplace strategies for preventing suicide
ACCORDING TO the World Health Organization, more than 700,000 people die due to suicide every year. It is the fourth leading cause of death among people aged between 15 and 29.
newsWorkplace noise drives bankers to work from home
OSCAR ACOUSTICS, a leading specialist in architectural acoustic finishes, reveals ongoing exposure to increasing noise levels is diminishing productivity levels in the financial and professional services sectors.
newsConcerns raised for desk-based workers
THE TYPICAL office worker will sit at their desk for over 1,300 hours this year, 10,000 hours just eight years into their career, and 53,000 hours by the time they retire.
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