productGenesis Biosciences responds to outbreak
Cardiff-based biosciences research company, Genesis Biosciences, has responded to the outbreak of Covid-19.
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productTouchpath’s COVID-19 response
International supply chain solutions provider TouchPath has responded to COVID-19 by temporarily closing its UK and US offices in Halifax, West Yorkshire and Greensboro, North Carolina, the company announced today.
newsResearch reveals shocking seat belt statistics
NEW RESEARCH revealed by insurer Direct Line and PACTS, found that almost a third (31 per cent) of those who died in vehicles on Britain’s roads in 2018 were not wearing a seat belt.
newsContractor guilty after two died
TWO MEN died in a road traffic accident as a result of their employer, Renown Consultants Limited, failing to ensure that they were sufficiently rested to work and travel safely.
newsHermes promise self-isolation support
GMB, THE union for lifestyle couriers, has hailed Hermes for pledging £1million to support self-employed workers if they need to self-isolate as a result of the coronavirus.
productIs off-site construction reducing health and safety on-site?
Despite the rate of self-reported work-related ill health broadly flattening in recent years, the construction industry still accounts for a significant percentage of workplace fatalities and major injuries.
newsResearch reveals implications of outsourcing
WORKPLACE SAFETY and health challenges from outsourcing across a range of sectors and industries have been revealed as part of a new study by Cranfield University.
newsBrake campaign champions fleet safety
BRAKE’S GLOBAL Fleet Champions campaign, in collaboration with a range of agencies around the globe, has co-launched an international report[1].
newsCar sprayer develops occupational asthma
A CAR retailer operating across the South East of England has been fined after a car bodywork sprayer developed occupational asthma.
articleBreak the fall
Despite years of advancements in occupational health, falls are still the most common type of injury experienced by workers. Add height into the equation, and you increase the risk of fatality or life-long care. Dr Karen McDonnell looks at the prevention strategy campaigns and the stories behind the statistics.
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