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NEBOSH remains key to health and safety roles
THE MAJORITY of health and safety job roles advertised in the UK require or prefer NEBOSH qualifications, according to the latest NEBOSH Jobs Barometer.
Tenants safe from black mould through Awaabs Law
NEW LAWS are now in force protecting social housing tenants from emergency hazards and damp and mould. The changes are a lasting legacy to Awaab Ishak.
New standard launched to address risk of suicide
CHARITIES AND mental health campaigners including Mind and Mental Health First Aid England have welcomed as ‘an important step forward’ the publication of BS 30480, the UKs first British standard dedicated to addressing the risk of suicide and its impact in the workplace.
Construction workers ‘dicing with death’ taking safety shortcuts
NEARLY HALF of construction workers admit taking safety shortcuts while working at height to ensure they get a job done on time despite it being the leading cause of fatal injuries at work, new research reveals.
Ladder Association report highlights failings
A JOINT investigation by The Ladder Association and T&R Test Research Centre has uncovered alarming safety failings among telescopic ladders sold in the UK -particularly those purchased from online marketplaces supplied by unknown or third-party vendors.
Call for respect for shop staff amid rising abuse
OVER THREE quarters (77%) of shop staff have experienced intimidating behaviour in the last year and a quarter (23%) were physically assaulted according to a new survey of 1,000 workers by the charity Retail Trust*.
Care home company fined £1.8M after resident’s death
A CARE home company has been fined over £1.8 million after a resident choked on a piece of food while consuming her evening meal alone in her room.
The future of monitoring airborne hazards in the workplace
AIRBORNE HAZARDSincluding particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and noise pose significant risks in the workplace and can cause occupational illness such as respiratory ailments, hearing loss, stress, and cardiovascular conditions.
Employers join forces with government to tackle ill-health
MORE THAN 60 major and many small employers are joining forces with the government to tackle the rising tide of ill-health that is pushing people out of work and holding back growth.