Construction work naturally comes with many risks to health and safety, and control measures are heavily focused on physical hazards to counter this. However, it is important to remember the role stress plays in health and safety challenges faced by those in the construction industry. In the UK 22.1 million Working days lost due to...
WFH linked to significant mental health gains, a study of 16K employees finds Employees who work predominantly from home experience stronger mental health outcomes than those who commute to the office, according to new research published in Social Science & Medicine. The study, led by researchers from the University of Melbourne and partner institutions, analysed...
Mindfulness, the practice of noticing our surroundings in the present moment without judgement, may be the key to reduced stress in the workplace. It can help to reduce stress, while improving focus and productivity. 1. Take breaks regularly Research has shown that incorporating regular breaks into your work day can help to improve productivity. With...
Employment Rights Bill praised by IOSH The UK Government’s Employment Rights Bill is ‘a watershed moment and a bold, long-overdue step forward for worker rights’, according to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The Bill is set to become law after it cleared the House of Lords. It introduces sweeping reforms designed to...
As part of January’s Hazard of the Month, Stress, we’re highlighting two key areas: Stress Awareness and Mindfulness. Stress Awareness Employers have a legal duty to identify and manage workplace stress risks in order to safeguard employee wellbeing. There are six main factors that can contribute to stress at work: Demands: Difficulty managing workload or job...
Stress causing mistakes at work, research finds According to new research, over half of Brits (52.6%) are making mistakes at work due to stress, and 1 in 4 Brits have rung in sick at least once due to how stressed they’re feeling. The HSE’s latest statistics show that 964,000 workers this year have suffered from...
1. Plan your journey Before you set off make sure you have planned your route carefully, taking into account areas that may be affected by ice, snow, or flooding al0ng with potential high-traffic areas. If possible, try to stick to major road as these are more likely to be gritted in icy conditions. Tools like...
A matter of life and death: why businesses must check their bins Every winter, as temperatures drop, some of Britain’s most vulnerable citizens seek shelter wherever they can find it. For rough sleepers, a large commercial waste bin might seem like temporary refuge from the cold. But this desperate act of survival can quickly become...
As part of December’s Hazard of the Month, Vehicles, we’re highlighting two key areas: Driving Safely Awareness and Hand Arm Vibration. Driving Safely Awareness Driving for work, whether on-site or on public roads, is one of the highest-risk activities an employee can undertake. Employers have a duty to manage the health and safety risks faced by...
Roofing company fined £16,650 after employee fell through skylight opening A Northampton roofing company has been fined £16,650 after an employee suffered serious injuries when he fell through a skylight opening. Ryan Robinson, 31, was working for Kingsley Roofing Contractors Limited to recover a flat roof of single-storey extension at a domestic property on Sywell...