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
Scaffolding has for too long been considered by some to be a high risk, low skill trade. This could not be further from the truth.
By David Mosley on 16 March 2020
When Mates in Mind was founded in 2016, it was evident that the workers in the construction industry were experiencing a greater-than-usual risk of suicide, while stress and depression were cited as some of the causes.
By on 10 March 2020
Construction sites can be dangerous places, especially for those without health and safety training.
By Kati de Matas on 09 March 2020
Teaching stress management to an all-male audience of haulage and logistics workers can be a tough gig.
By on 08 March 2022
Our ears are intricate and extremely delicate instruments. Much like a person’s eyesight, once the hearing has been damaged, it cannot be reversed. It is vital, therefore, to protect hearing from the damaging, long-term effects of noise at work.
By Jim Lythgow on 11 February 2020
When accidents happen, the blame game is never far behind. In an increasingly litigious society, when accidents occur on business premises, they are often followed by legal consequences resulting from breaches in health and safety law.
By Jason Petsch on 10 February 2020
It’s true that the juggernaut that is the wellbeing industry seems unstoppable, growing by 12.8 per cent in the past two years. Workplace wellness, which includes everything from gym membership schemes to therapy dogs, yoga and nutritional workshops, is growing too.
By on 03 February 2020
We are in a climate crisis; it is the clear and final message we have got now. Under that frightening premise we start a new year and a new decade.
By on 03 February 2020
Dangerous substances can and do put people’s safety at risk. Find out how to handle them.
By Andrew Lawrence on 07 January 2020
An effective risk assessment is crucial in identifying significant danger to workers’ health and safety. However, there are some common pitfalls to avoid so the risks are properly identified and correctly managed.
By Suresh Tanwar on 06 January 2020
