newsCompany fined after worker injures hand
A LEICESTER-based packaging manufacturer has been sentenced after an employee suffered severe injuries to a number of his fingers.
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newsFarm safety experts pledge to halve accidental deaths
FARMING IS a dangerous occupation, but British and Irish rural industries workers are alert to this and will use Farm Safety Week 2018 to show how work practices are improving.
newsAberdeen bypass needs immediate investigation
UNITE IS calling on the Scottish government to launch an immediate investigation after it was revealed that employment agencies have been advertising for workers to operate for 15 hours a day or 80 hours a week on the highly troubled Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR).
newsEmployers not dealing with mental health effectively
BARNETT WADDINGHAM’S Wellbeing Agenda reveals that whilst mental health now forms a big part of the conversation for wellbeing in the workplace, many are still navigating what it means for businesses and their employees.
newsCompany fined for dangerous gas installations
A HAMPSHIRE-based utilities company has been fined for dangerous gas installations at Royal Veterinary College.
newsExhaustion in shift workers can increase risk of Alzheimer’s
A FINNISH study published in the respected Sleep journal shows that a variation in the melatonin receptor 1A (MTNR1A) gene is linked to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in the elderly.
newsLeicester-based charities fight asbestos cancers
TWO LEICESTER-based organisations linked by a “devastating industrial tragedy” were brought together on Action Mesothelioma Day 2018 at the city’s cathedral on Friday 6 July.
newsSpeciality Gas company fined after employee overcome by fumes
A SPECIALITY Gas Company from the Midlands has been fined after an employee was overcome by vapour whilst disposing of redundant gas bottles.
productHow to keep employees cool
THE WEATHER in Britain can often be unpredictable and on the rare occasion of a heatwave, high temperatures can pose particular risks for employers. Clare Porciani offers advice into handling a heatwave.
newsEmployees fear work knocks mental wellbeing
THE UK’s top performing employees are close to burn-out according to a new study by CoreHR, which examined the behaviours and attitudes of 1000 UK employees who stand-out to employers thanks to their high-drive and ambition.
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