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.
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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.
newsTrade union calls to protect outdoor workers
WITH AN amber heat health alert issued for parts of England, and temperatures set to top 30 degrees C in some places, the TUC is calling on employers to protect anyone working outdoors who is in the sun and the heat.
newsCampaign enters next phase of market surveillance
THE LADDER Association has announced it is embarking on its latest phase of market surveillance activity to check compliance of telescopic ladders bought from the most popular online platforms and dedicated DIY retailers.
newsReport looks ‘under the bonnet’ of safety
NEW RESEARCH outlines a series of findings that has the potential to create a ‘perfect storm’ in relation to safety and health in UK workplaces and highlights the need for action to be taken to keep people safe at work.
news£300k fine following incident on North Sea platform
AN OIL and gas operator has been fined £300k after three crew members descended into a water filled lift shaft on a floating platform in the North Sea causing them to become partially submerged.
newsGate manufacturer fined folliowing safety breaches
A METAL gate manufacturing company has been prosecuted after repeatedly ignoring Health and Safety Executive (HSE) enforcement notices.
productThe connected safety ecosystem – integration is key
THE MODERN workplace is dynamic and fast-paced. In these increasingly complex environments, an integrated approach to worker health and safety is critical for the success of any risk management strategy.
newsKeep staff safe in the heatwave, urges TUC
WITH BRITAIN facing the first widespread heatwave this summer, the TUC is calling on employers to make sure their staff are protected from the sun and heat.
blogRoad deaths rise a wake-up call for businesses
RECENT STATISTICS show that UK road deaths in 2024 rose by 1% year-on-year. This equates to losing at least four people every day on our roads. Nick Butler discusses how this is a backwards step for the UK and a wake-up call for businesses who have a duty to protect their drivers.
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