Insecure work, whether through zero-hour contracts or through platforms operating within the gig economy, has come under fire in some quarters for driving high levels of worker stress and anxiety. But others point to the flexibility it provides to workers – particularly if they are students or have caring responsibilities – as well as to employers in sectors with fluctuating demand.
By Kerry Reals on 02 December 2024
Although musculoskeletal disorders are a major cause of work-related ill health, they are often preventable, and HSE offers a variety of tools to help employers assess and control the risks during activities such as manual handling.
By Louisa Wood and Matt Birtles, HSE on 04 December 2024
To achieve safety excellence, leaders must create an environment where all workers feel the health, safety and wellbeing of themselves and others is genuinely valued – and there are some simple and low-cost ways of achieving this.
By Dee Arp, NEBOSH on 02 December 2024
A manufacturer has been fined £293,000 after an employee was killed by a plastic part which hit him at 81mph in speed.
By on 01 February 2019
By on 01 February 2019
At the start of a new year, we often ponder on what the coming year will bring about as well as reflecting on the previous year’s events.
By on 01 February 2019
We talk about health and safety, but for decades what we’ve really meant is just safety. One hundred years ago, businesses killed 5,000 workers per year from accidents. Now it’s down to less than 150. Still too many, but an achievement we should be proud of nevertheless.
By on 01 February 2019
Farming has had a dire safety record for too long. Now the industry is determined it can change things, as Belinda Liversedge reports.
By on 01 February 2019
CEOs and directors should embed health and safety into their everyday conversations with workers to encourage people to always act safely at work, says Dr Shaun Davis from the UK’s Royal Mail Group in an interview with Safety Management.
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As one of the largest sectors in the service industry, healthcare plays an important role in social welfare, job creation and economic development
By on 01 February 2019
The impact that technology and data exchange is having on workplace safety is both fascinating and exciting, but what must we do to meet the inevitable challenges to come?
By on 01 February 2019
Drones are starting to play a revolutionary role within the inspection industry, but scepticism and misunderstanding about their capabilities and deployment is an issue.
By on 01 February 2019
Businesses are signing up to an ambitious agenda to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure all people enjoy peace and prosperity. Dr Keith Whitehead, British Safety Council’s senior environmental consultant reports on an encouraging shared standard.
By on 01 February 2019
