Safety Alert – Hoodies & Hats Under Hard Hats
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Week Commencing 29/01/2024 – In The News
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity shines in 2023 The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity continues to be a steadfast beacon of hope for those in need and in 2023, they saw 4438 people reaching out for support through its 24/7 Construction Industry Helpline, a 30% increase on the previous year. Its charitable spend also increased by 12%...
Healthy Habits to Improve Your Physical and Mental Wellbeing
Physical and mental health are intrinsically linked, and both take a combination of conscious effort and routine habits to maintain. Changing your habits and implementing new ones can be challenging, and it can be overwhelming trying to figure out where to start. To help you get started, we’ve published this blog – keep reading to...
Building Mental Health Toolbox Talk
This blog can be delivered to your staff as a Toolbox Talk. If you require a specific Toolbox Talk for your workplace, please feel free to get in touch. Reason: Raising Awareness of the Mental Health Crisis in the Construction Industry to have an honest and open conversation in a safe environment: to enable recognition...
Week Commencing 22/01/2024 – In The News
Hospital staff left with life-changing conditions Workers at Bio Decontamination Limited attended Scarborough Hospital on 18 September 2019 after being hired to carry out the decontamination of the Aspen ward. The company used ionised hydrogen peroxide to decontaminate the rooms in the ward. They failed to appropriately seal the rooms, meaning the ionised hydrogen peroxide...
Managing Mental Health at Work
Employers have a duty of care to their staff to look after not only their physical health at work, but their mental health as well. It is important that mental health conditions are treated just as seriously as physical injuries or illnesses, and that the right support is provided. Keep reading to learn more about...
Week Commencing 15/01/2024 – In The News
New data released for Blue Monday New research from MHFA England, released ahead of so-called Blue Monday, shows 59% of employees do not regularly feel joy and satisfaction at work. 1 in 5 (22%) workers feel their sense of purpose, satisfaction, and joy at work has decreased since the pandemic. So called ‘Blue Monday’ is...
Top 10 Tips for Encouraging Healthy Habits in the Workplace
Healthy habits in the workplace can have a positive effect on not only the individuals within the business, but across the whole organisation. A health-conscious workplace is more likely to have happy, healthy, and productive employees who are able to strike a good balance between work and their personal lives. 1. Encourage all annual leave...
Week Commencing 08/01/2024 – In The News
Mitigating the risk of Lithium-ion batteries: Eight-step action plan Reports of fires breaking out due to the increased use of Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are on the rise. Speaking at FIREX 2023, Matt Humby, Senior Technical Sales Consultant at Firechief Global, outlined where the batteries are being used and how to mitigate the fire risk. Lucy...
Safety Spotlight: Mental Health Awareness & Healthy Living
As part of January’s Hazard of the Month, Wellbeing, we’re highlighting two key areas: Mental Health Awareness and Healthy Living. Mental Health Awareness More than 17.9 million working days were lost in the last year due to stress, anxiety, or depression, with stress being the leading cause for sick days in the UK. All employers are required by...