Tag: Health & Safety
Most common health and safety myths debunked!
A lot of myths about health & safety continue to cling on in the public consciousness. Here are five of the most common misconceptions around health & safety debunked.
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Global employers urged to take urgent action on communicable diseases
The Pan American Health Organization has issued an update on Oropouche Fever1, continued MPOX outbreaks, and warnings of a new Covid strain.
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Half of the population at risk of panic in a health emergency
Experts have sounded the alarm for workplaces to urgently invest in first aid training, with 49% admitting they would feel panicked during a health emergency.
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Revealed: The London tube lines with months of bacteria buildup…
With UK meningitis cases nearly doubling to 396 in the past year, including 33 deaths, public concern about bacteria and viruses is growing.
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Sarah Piddington: The holistic approach to workplace safety and why mindfulness matters
A holistic approach to workplace safety recognises that the mind and body are interconnected and that safety extends beyond the absence of physical dangers.
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Paul Sesay: How to support employees during times of racial unrest
During these troubling times, now is the time for employers to step up, step forward, and offer unwavering support to employees who may be struggling.
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Most common workplace injuries in the UK…
New research has uncovered the most common types of workplace injuries in the UK and which regions experience the highest frequency of reported incidents.
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The safest generation? Youth embrace health and safety amid skills gap
Over the last five years, the proportion of students under 25 studying general health and safety courses has increased year-on-year.
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Natalie Mackenzie: Understanding concussion and brain injury in the workplace
Concussions are surprisingly prevalent in the workplace and can have significant implications for employee productivity, safety, and overall job satisfaction.
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UN National Day focuses on wellbeing and health at work
Musculoskeletal conditions specifically affect over 14.9 million people in the UK, many of whom have symptoms of pain, stiffness, and limited movement.
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John Kushnick: Health and safety at work must be a priority!
Sustaining an injury at work can have long-term negative consequences for both the employee and employer, making health and safety a critical priority.
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work
As we approach April 28th, our calendars mark an occasion of paramount importance: the World Day...
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- Maureen Adams: Managing stress at executive level
- Paul Ball: A guide to dealing with bullying and harassment in the workplace
- Matthew Norbury: Keep your brain fit and the rest will follow
- Simon Garrity: How HR can provide leaders with better data to understand to plan, manage and adjust workload
- Anj Popat: Strength in diversity – how public sector organisations can lead by example
