newsConcerns raised over employer road safety priorities
NEW RESEARCH by TTC reveals 49% of employees who use their private car for business-related journeys don’t recall having had their driving licence checked by their employer.
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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).
newsBlue-collar workers say workplace is unsafe
OVER A quarter of blue-collar employees (26%) say their workplace safety measures are inadequate, according to new global research from Top Employers Institute. Many also report feeling unheard on issues that directly impact their jobs.
newsCall to get ahead of site cooling
AMID FORECASTS of a major boom in UK construction, Aggreko is advising construction managers to take steps to protect site productivity and worker welfare as extreme heat increasingly becomes the norm on building sites nationwide.
newsWorkplace temperatures – week of action
THE WEATHER is hotting up, and so are our workplaces. While employers are obliged to manage indoor temperatures and keep you cool, many don’t.
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.
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.
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