newsIOSH supports flexible working
FLEXIBLE WORKING should be available to all employees in all industries from the first day of their job, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has said.
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newsSHW Live Manchester rescheduled to May 2022
Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live’s Manchester event has been rescheduled due to the emergence of the Omicron COVID-19 variant and will now take place on 23rd-24th May 2022 at Manchester Central.
newsHSE publishes work-related health and injury statistics
THE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) has published statistics that cover work-related ill health, non-fatal workplace injuries and enforcement action taken by HSE, in the 2020/21 period.
articleFoster psychological safety
Alex Minett examines how psychological safety can help us to improve health and safety at work.
articleShouldering the load
Construction workers and scaffolders often carry heavy materials on their shoulder, leading to time off sick, pain and long term injury. Brian Turner explains the extent of the problem and an insight into protection.
newsUnannounced inspection finds inadequate health and safety
A NATIONAL construction company has been fined after an unannounced inspection by Health and Safety Executive inspectors found poor welfare standards, dangerous electrical systems and inadequate health and safety provision on site.
newsThird of construction workers suffer with anxiety
HIGH LEVELS of mental distress and a reluctance to seek professional help among UK construction workers is leading to increased alcohol consumption, non-prescription drug use and even self-harm according to a new major study.
newsScaffolding Association welcomes Working Minds campaign
THE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a Working Minds campaign to encourage employers to promote good mental health at work.
newsBSC comments on staff safety and Omicron variant
EMPLOYERS MUST take action to protect staff in light of Omicron variant, says the British Safety Council.
newsSurvey reveals impact of bullying in construction
ONE IN five construction employees have suffered from bullying in the last year, impacting their mental health.
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