newsUnion concerned over Police wellbeing
THE POLICE Federation has said more need to be done to protect Police officers’ wellbeing, following the Home Office’s announcement of a focus on their mental health.
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newsCharity to aid Irish construction workers’ mental health
THE CHARITY Mates in Mind has announced it will be delivering a series of educational sessions in a bid to start raising awareness, address the stigma of poor mental health and improve positive mental wellbeing amongst Northern Ireland’s construction workforce.
newsIOSH calls for renewed focus to stop workplace deaths
AN INCREASE in the number of people killed in workplace accidents serves as a “stark reminder” of the need for a continued focus on worker protection, according to IOSH.
newsTUC calls for outdoor worker protection
WITH TEMPERATURES set to hit 30 degrees in parts of the UK this week, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) is calling on bosses to make sure that any staff working outdoors are protected from the sun and the heat.
newsConstruction workers’ mental wellbeing targeted for improvement
THE CHARITY Mates in Mind has announced it will be delivering a series of educational sessions in a bid to start raising awareness, address the stigma of poor mental health and improve positive mental wellbeing amongst Northern Ireland’s construction workforce.
newsHSE figures show increase in workplace fatalities
THE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) has released its annual figures for work-related fatal injuries for 2017/18, as well as the number of people known to have died from the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma, in 2016.
newsHSENI Inspection campaign – Metal Working Fluids initiative
DURING OCTOBER 2018, The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) will be undertaking a focused inspection campaign on manufacturing and engineering companies who are users of Metal Working Fluids (MWF) throughout Northern Ireland.
newsBody cameras will protect paramedics
THE MEASURES are part of a new wellbeing pledge for NHS staff and aim to reduce cases of physical and verbal abuse against the most at risk NHS workers.
newsPolicing partners sign up to wellbeing goal
POLICE WELLBEING is the focus of a new goal being launched by the Home Office in conjunction with partners in policing and mental health.
productProtection from UV exposure could save lives
OUTDOOR WORKERS have a higher than average risk of developing skin cancer, with 1,700 people, getting skin cancer from sun exposure at work each year.
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