newsIOSH sounds alarm on climate dangers at work
THE INSTITUTION of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) calls for joined-up action to prevent people from being harmed by climate change while at work.
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newsDitch vague language to resolve workplace conflict
REPLACING VAGUE phrases with clearer language is essential to informally resolving workplace conflicts, according to new research.
newsWorkers feel pressure to return to office, report shows
NEW CIPD research reveals a growing mismatch between employer and employee expectations that saw more than a million UK workers – and younger workers in particular – leave their jobs in the past year due to a lack of flexibility.
productSOCOTEC strengthens fire safety offering
SOCOTEC UK and Ireland has announced the acquisition of United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC), a renowned independent fire testing laboratory based in East Kilbride.
productJoin the #CaughtBeingSafe Challenge
WHY IS it we only talk about safety when something goes wrong? Why are ‘near misses’ logged, investigated, dissected, but positive safety behaviours ignored?
productTork receives certifiication first
TORK, AN Essity brand, has announced that the Tork dispenser development process is the first in the world to be certified according to the Design for All standard (EN 17161).
blogProtecting lone workers in a warming world
SAM TOWENS discusses the steps that employers should be taking to protect workers – especially those working alone – with rising heatwaves expected across the globe.
newsBan on controversial NDAs silencing abuse
EMPLOYEES WHO are subject to harassment or discrimination will no longer be silenced by controversial non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), as part of amendments to the Employment Rights Bill.
productThe hidden cost of standing at work
STANDING FOR hours at work may seem routine—but for thousands across the UK, it’s taking a serious toll.
newsSurvey reveals alarming risks of illegal gas work
A SURVEY of certified gas installers, conducted by ATAG, found that more than 82% are forced to rectify unsafe installations by unregistered fitters at least once every quarter, with almost half warning that the faulty work poses a serious risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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