newsGreen transition offers chance to improve work conditions
THE TRANSITION to greener economies and industries offers a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to improve working conditions and practices for migrant workers, according to IOSH.
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newsHSE publishes work-related fatality figures
ONE HUNDRED and thirty-five workers were killed in work-related incidents in Great Britain in the last year, according to figures published on 6 July by the Health and Safety Executive.
newsIOSH responds to working from home claim
UK WORK and pensions secretary Mel Stride has been quoted in a national newspaper saying increases in people working from home is causing a rise in those on long-term sickness.
newsUnion launches cancer testing for London firefighters
VITAL FIREFIGHTER cancer monitoring has been launched in London as part of a new UK wide research project commissioned by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU). The testing is being carried out by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), led by a world expert in fire toxicity, Professor Anna Stec, and will continue until June 24th.
newsIOSH comments on long-term sickness record
IOSH HAS issued a statement responding to the announcement that a record 2.6 million people in the UK are not working due to long-term sickness,
newsMind celebrates milestone
MENTAL HEALTH charity Mind is celebrating its national partner Dunelm becoming the 2,500th organisation to sign up to the Mental Health at Work Commitment.
productImproving safety of at-home medical devices
HEALTHCARE ORGANISATIONS are seeking solutions to treat patients in home care settings to reduce the burden on traditional healthcare facilities. While this approach improves patient comfort and convenience, it can be difficult to manage compared to a controlled clinical setting where care is administered by trained medical professionals.
articleOccupational hazards – June 23
With advances in technology, the working world is rapidly changing. Here, Lawrence Webb takes a look at how the OSH profession is adapting and responding to change.
newsHistoric alliance to promote safety and health
SEVEN OF the UK’s most prominent safety and health organisations have united to form the Occupational Safety and Health Stakeholder Alliance which will offer a 360-degree perspective on critical safety and health issues for the first time.
newsImpact Report shows 23% demand in services
THE LIGHTHOUSE Construction Industry Charity has published its 2022 Impact Report which details the positive impact its work has on the construction community.
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