Four-day working weeks have hit the headlines again, with a second UK-wide pilot set to begin in November. While there is debate around whether shortening the work week is the answer, attitudes towards more flexible ways of working are changing and employers who fail to recognise this risk being left behind.
By Kerry Reals on 31 October 2024
From March 2025, many businesses in England will have to begin separating their recyclable and food waste from general waste prior to collection, but the changes will bring wider business benefits, such as reduced waste disposal costs and improved sustainability credentials.
By Adriana Olaya Rodriguez, Newell Brands on 12 November 2024
When most people think of injuries in the materials handling industry, they picture serious incidents – severe trauma or even fatalities. However, a silent issue affects far more workers every day: musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
By Kirsty Cunningham, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks on 11 November 2024
Inventors are dragging health screening into the 21st century. But should we be excited or worried about these powerful health intelligence tools?
By Belinda Liversedge on 15 June 2023
Kitchens can be highly polluted working environments but there are options for making them safer and more sustainable.
By Tom Parkes, London Borough of Camden on 14 June 2023
Implementing water-saving measures can save a business money and energy – and boost its reputation as an environmentally-responsible organisation.
By Laura White, Waterwise on 14 June 2023
Healthy ecosystems and biodiversity are crucial for everything from food production to absorbing carbon emissions – and businesses have a crucial role in reversing biodiversity loss.
By Dr Keith Whitehead, British Safety Council on 12 June 2023
With hundreds of thousands of ‘green jobs’ set to be created as the UK seeks to achieve its decarbonisation and environmental goals, IEMA has launched a new careers hub where anybody, from any sector or background, can go for information on how they can play a role in greening the economy.
By Martin Baxter, IEMA on 05 June 2023
A Low Emission Zone for non-road mobile construction machinery in London is helping to reduce the plant’s contribution to the city’s air pollution – and in May 2023, the project was judged Innovator of the Year at the Fleet Vision International Awards.
By Andrew Gordon, Cleaner Construction for London on 01 June 2023
Although products made from recycled materials are often viewed as the most sustainable purchasing option, products made from virgin materials can often have a lower environmental impact if they are more durable and last longer.
By Emilio Capelli, Newell Brands on 01 June 2023
The move to renewable and low carbon energy sources like hydrogen will clearly present new safety risks, but developments in technology like gas detection monitoring will help to keep workers and the public safe.
By David Head, Draeger Safety UK on 01 June 2023
Early research suggests that hybrid working may generally have a more positive than negative impact on worker wellbeing, but employers must nevertheless watch out for problems like feelings of loneliness and isolation among hybrid workers.
By Bex Moorhouse, Invigorate Spaces Ltd on 04 May 2023
Understanding the underlying reasons why workers are failing to follow safety rules is crucial for developing the right ‘nudges’ and processes to encourage staff to always act in a safe fashion.
By Sarah Prince, lead consultant, Tribe Culture Change on 01 May 2023
