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 […]
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Week Commencing 20/01/2025 – In The News
Dad’s legs crushed by 800kg pallet A manufacturer in Sheffield has been fined after a steel pallet landed on an employee, leaving him permanently disabled. The 800kg load crushed Wayne Hatton’s legs during a night shift at Amber Precast Ltd’s factory on 14 January 2021. Mr Hatton, from Doncaster, had his right lower leg amputated […]
Building Healthy Habits at Work
We all know that we should be living a balanced healthy lifestyle – however, this can be difficult when you spend half of your waking hours at the workplace on a typical working day. Unfortunately, you body does not distinguish between being at work or home and, as such, its important that we extend healthy […]
Top Ten Tips for Improving Your Health at Work
Spending long hours sitting at desks and staring at screens can negatively affect both physical and mental health, impacting morale and productivity. By adopting healthy habits at work, individuals can improve their wellbeing, preventing burnout and boosting energy and focus for their tasks. 1. Stay hydrated Staying hydrated helps maintain alertness and energy at work. […]
Week Commencing 04/11/2024 – In The News
Bosses ignoring asbestos removal regulations Tradespeople’s lives are being put at risk by bosses instructing workers to ‘get rid of asbestos themselves’, a study finds. 24 November 2024 marks 25 years since all forms of asbestos were banned in the UK. In light of the anniversary and to raise awareness around its pressing dangers, new […]
Week Commencing 16/09/2024 – In The News
Two-thirds of employees stressed by work Work is the third biggest cause of stress for UK employees, after lack of sleep and money worries, according to new research. Over two-thirds (70%) of the 1,238 employed adults surveyed by HR software provider Ciphr, identified at least one aspect of work that contributes to their stress levels. Work […]
Top 10 Tips for Effective Time Management
Effective time management in the workplace can lead to reduced stress and procrastination, and increased productivity and confidence – among many other benefits! Keep reading to learn out top time management tips. 1. Carry out a time audit Figure out what you spend your time on by carrying out a time audit. Assess how long […]
Time Management for Workplace Health and Safety
Time management is an essential skill for those responsible for workplace health and safety. Tasks required to ensure safety on the job must be reliably completed on time, and managing your time can help to improve effectiveness and reduce stress at work. So, how can you improve your time management? Create a health and safety […]
Safety Spotlight: Time Management and Unconscious Bias
As part of July’s Hazard of the Month, Planning, we’re highlighting two key areas: Time Management and Unconscious Bias. Time Management Honing our time management skills and implementing organisational techniques can help us both in our personal and professional lives. By making good use of the time and resources available to you, achieving goals and striking […]
Week Commencing 13/05/2024 – In The News
Mental Health Awareness Week: New HSE campaign partners in construction and entertainment To mark mental health awareness week, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) welcomes new partners from the construction and entertainment sectors to join its Working Minds campaign. Running a business in construction can be stressful with long hours and juggling intense workloads. Meanwhile, […]