A healthy work environment is one that supports employees’ physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. While safety compliance is an essential part of this, workplace health also extends to culture, comfort, and day-to-day habits of the workforce. What is a healthy work environment? A healthy work environment is somewhere people can do their jobs safely, feel […]
Leisure firm fined after death of footballer electrocuted by floodlight A leisure facilities management company has been fined after a man was electrocuted while playing football in Portsmouth. Albert Xhediku, 34, had been playing five-a-side with his friends on the all-weather pitch at Mountbatten Leisure centre on 17 January 2016. After the ball went out […]
Substance misuse is the unsafe or inappropriate use of alcohol, illegal drugs, or prescription and over-the-counter medication. It can affect a person’s health, behaviour, work, relationships, and safety, and may continue even when it causes harm. In the workplace, drug and alcohol misuse can lead to lateness, absenteeism, reduced productivity, and a greater risk of […]
Anyone can be affected by substance misuse, and while employers cannot control every facet of an employee’s wellbeing, they can develop a positive workplace culture that supports healthy lifestyle choices. These are ten practical tips for preventing substance misuse in the workplace. 1. Create a clear policy Your organisation should have a clear and up-to-date […]
As part of June’s Hazard of the Month, Substance Misuse, we’re highlighting two key areas: Drugs and Alcohol at Work & Healthy Living Awareness. Drugs and Alcohol at Work Employers have a legal duty to protect the health, safety, and welfare of their employees. Being able to identify the signs of drug and alcohol misuse is […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fine for Kent timber firm after worker loses three fingers A company has been fined after an employee had three fingers severed by a panel saw at work. David Broadway, 36, had been working at Pemberton Timber Frame Limited, a company that manufactures timber frame structures for the construction industry, at its site in Evelyn […]
As part of January’s Hazard of the Month, Substance Misuse, we’re highlighting two key areas: Alcohol and Drug Awareness & Healthy Living. Alcohol and Drug Awareness Employers have a legal responsibility to safeguard the health, safety, and well-being of their employees. Recognising the signs of drug and alcohol misuse is essential for managing workplace health and […]
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: Statistics show that alcohol and drug use are increasing on site. This can lead to accidents, so we need to make sure it doesn’t happen […]