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Hidden costs of poor workplace eyecare revealed With UK businesses losing over £100 billion annually due to sickness, Specsavers’ new whitepaper, Blind Spot: The Business Imperative for Employee Eye Health, reveals why eyecare should be viewed not just as a health benefit but as a strategic investment in business performance. Based on comprehensive research conducted with corporate […]

Business owners, or those in control of premises (including landlords), must protect against Legionella risks. This includes assessing hazards, controlling exposure, and maintaining records. Regular monitoring, proper maintenance, and compliance with legal duties are essential to ensure safety and prevent outbreaks. Why is Legionella dangerous? Legionella is a genus of pathogenic gram-negative bacteria that includes […]

Employers, landlords, or those managing premises are responsible for health and safety and must take appropriate measures to minimise the risk of legionella exposure. Keep reading to learn more about how to manage the risk in your workplace. 1. Carry out a legionella risk assessment The person responsible for managing risks must understand your water […]

As part of February’s Hazard of the Month, COSHH, we’re highlighting two key areas: Control of Hazardous Substances and Legionella. Control of Hazardous Substances Employers have a legal responsibility to safeguard workers from exposure to hazardous substances, including: Dust Fumes Chemicals Vapours Mists Nanotechnology Gases Biological agents Germs For substances classified as carcinogens, mutagens, or asthmagens, exposure must […]

Industries taking toll on employee wellbeing revealed A new study has revealed which careers are most impactful on the wellbeing of those who work in those industries. The research, conducted by Phoenix Health & Safety, looked at how different industries affected the physical and mental health of workers, as well as how workers felt their jobs […]

NEBOSH invests £80k to support miners NEBOSH has invested £80,000 in a project to tackle one of the world’s most dangerous occupations: artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). The project – coordinated by the International Occupational Medicine Society Collaborative (IOMSC) and supported by the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) – aims to improve the health, safety, […]

As part of March’s Hazard of the Month, Working at Height, we’re highlighting two key areas: Risk Assessment and Working at Height. Risk Assessment According to the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, the minimum legal duties of an employer include: Identifying potential sources of injury or illness in your business (hazards). Assessing […]

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 […]

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: Absence of PPE, where identified as required from a risk assessment, can expose an operative to something that has the potential to cause harm. Outline: […]

Time to tackle “plague” of work accidents and ill health, says new IOSH President The new President of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is calling on the profession to challenge itself to develop new ways of tackling the “unacceptably high” number of work-related deaths, fatalities and ill health.   With an estimated […]