Tag: Wellbeing

As part of April’s Hazard of the Month, Stress, we’re highlighting two key areas: Stress Awareness and Managing Mental Health. Stress Awareness Employers are legally required to assess and address any risks of stress in the workplace to protect their employees. There are six key factors that can contribute to stress at work: Demands: Difficulty […]

TfL bans non-folded e-bikes on its transport network Transport for London (TfL) has announced that all non-folded e-bikes will be banned on parts of London’s transport network from 31 March to ensure the safety of customers and staff. TfL has been working closely with the London Fire Brigade and other partners to carry out a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Wellbeing requires definition to help employers, report says Lack of definition around wellbeing hinders employers’ efforts to support workforce, new study finds. The lack of an agreed definition of wellbeing, and no shared way to quantify it or measure interventions to improve it, is holding employers back from supporting workers’ wellbeing, new research has revealed. […]

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 […]