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
Health and safety technologies are gaining popularity amongst environmental, health and safety (EHS) practitioners as firms begin to explore new initiatives to reduce serious injuries, fatalities and high-potential events.
By Bill Pennington on 20 August 2020
As buildings are reopened, businesses must manage the risks from legionella bacteria in water systems.
By Matt Morse on 12 August 2020
Employers should remind workers of safe manual handling techniques to help prevent musculoskeletal problems such as back pain.
By Mark Fletcher on 11 August 2020
Book review by Gavin Bradley, founder of Active Working CIC
By Gavin Bradley on 10 August 2020
The British Safety Council will shortly be launching a new programme to help employers improve the mental and physical wellbeing of their workers.
By Jigna Patel on 03 August 2020
Informa’s Digital Week took the slot in the calendar marked for the Safety Expo, from 18 to 22 May (now postponed until 2021). Safety Management reports on the highlights.
By on 21 July 2020
As more commuters are encouraged to walk or cycle, and many workers, such as those in teaching, training or childcare shift to outdoor spaces, protection from UV exposure has never been more important.
By SC Johnson on 14 July 2020
Home workers are experiencing new neck, back and shoulder pains, which have emerged under lockdown. What can we (and our employers) do about it?
By on 14 July 2020
With many buildings across the UK temporarily unoccupied as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown, property owners and responsible persons must do everything possible to prevent the risk of fires starting and spreading.
By Chris Power on 12 July 2020
Leader of Wandsworth Borough Council Ravi Govindia sets out how Wandsworth has met the challenge of coronavirus.
By Ravi Govindia on 09 July 2020
