Stay SunSafe: Embracing the 5 S’s for Summer Safety
As the summer months approach, it’s more important than ever to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays. This article will guide you through essential sun safety practices, [...]
Rise in workplace violence: How to protect your workers
Workplace violence is a grim reality for many organisations in the UK . The current state of the economy coupled with strikes and immigration issues greatly increase the likelihood of […]
How to counter conflict in the community
There can be no doubt that we live in tumultuous times. The cost-of-living crisis, widespread industrial discontent, and ongoing public health scares can all conspire to upset the bonds of […]
Managing Health and Safety When Developing a Flexible Working Programme
Peter Kinselley and Claudia Calder look at the health and safety challenges of the new flexible working environment. Specifically, what are the risk factors related to flexible working? The [...]
3 Ergonomics Apps for Everyone at Home
Suhel Miah Suhel Miah writes about our Healthy Working apps and how they can support employee health when working at home. With employees and their children at home from schools […]
Employers: You’re Obligated to Support Homeworkers’ Ergonomics Needs
Jon Abbott Jon Abbott, director and head of our global ergonomics programme, tells us that organisations have an obligation to manage ergonomics risks at the workplace and when employees are […]
Working from Home & Mental Health
To comply with lockdown measures many in the UK are working from home. For organisations and employers, this presents new challenges – especially when it comes to managing mental health […]
Coronavirus: Supporting Those Working from Home
Many throughout the UK are now working from home to abide by the Government’s lockdown measures, put in place to help slow the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). In most cases, […]
A Pragmatic Approach to Health, Safety and Wellbeing Related to Temporary Home Workers
Jon Abbott A decision may or may not have been made by your organisation to send employees to work from home, or to allow for greater flexibility in working remotely. […]