newsMental health issues top of workers’ lockdown concerns
A SURVEY by Unite, the UK and Ireland’s largest union, has found that workers’ concerns about their mental health have increased dramatically since the lockdown began.
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newsIOSH promotes Sun Awareness Week
THIS WEEK (4-10 May 2020) is Sun Awareness Week, which encourages people to regularly self-examine for signs of skin cancer and teaches everyone about the dangers of sunburn and excessive tanning.
newsMobile testing units for frontline workers
ESSENTIAL WORKERS and the most vulnerable will receive increased access to coronavirus tests after the government unveiled a network of mobile testing units to travel where there is significant demand, including care homes, police stations and prisons.
newsMessage from HSE chief executive Sarah Albon
THIS YEAR, International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD) feels more important than ever. It’s my first time commemorating the day both as HSE’s Chief Executive and personally, I can’t help but think on it in the context of these extraordinary times.
newsThought leaders join virtual forum
EXPERTS FROM SHE Software will be joined by guests on a Virtual Health and Safety Forum, taking place on the 23 April 2020.
newsASFP advises members on construction site safety
THE CONSTRUCTION Leadership Council (CLC) has released a new version of its Site Operating Procedures to reflect the Government’s revised guidance on social distancing rules in relation to construction sites during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
newsUnite welcomes relaxation on HGV driver medicals
UNITE, THE UK and Ireland’s largest union, has welcomed the government’s announcement that the rules on medicals for HGV drivers have been relaxed.
newsHSM Survey: How is Covid-19 effecting your business
HEALTH AND Safety Matters (HSM) magazine has partnered with iHASCO to create this survey on the effects of Covid-19 on your organisation
productFree health and safety software during Covid19
EcoOnline is providing complimentary (full access) to Safety Manager health and safety software during the Coronavirus crisis
productCrowcon rising to COVID 19 challenge
Health chiefs have warned hospitals of increased risks of “combustion” on wards caused by more ventilators being used to treat covid-19 patients.
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