Mental health support tops benefits for under-30s Mental health support is becoming a defining factor in how employees evaluate workplace benefits and choose where to work, according to new research from Semble. The survey of 1,000 UK adults found that more than half (56%) of under-30s say mental health support is the workplace healthcare benefit they value most, compared with […]
Rail safety must stay on track Britain’s rail industry must maintain a relentless focus on safety as it undergoes major reform, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) says in its annual health and safety report. The report comes just weeks after the fatal train collision at Elstow, near Bedford, which highlighted the severe consequences of […]
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 […]
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 […]
6.1M UK managers lack mental health training New research reveals 6.1m UK workers with line management responsibility are not prepared for conversations about mental health with those they have a duty of care for. The analysis, completed by health and safety training provider RRC International, found that one in four employees have management accountability, but 71% […]
Construction tops burnout despite wellbeing lead New research from Westfield Health finds that above-average wellbeing provision in construction is failing to prevent burnout, with a quarter of the sector’s workforce affected, more than any other industry. The study found that provision of core benefits in construction outperforms the UK average. Private healthcare (16% vs. 13%), […]
Two firms fined after racking collapse killed two workers Two companies have been fined following an incident which resulted in the deaths of two workers in West Yorkshire. Lee Horton, 58, and Daron Pickstock, 43, were killed when an industrial racking system collapsed as it was being tested at Castefields Industrial Estate in Bingley on […]
NHS Trust fined after it failed to manage hand-arm vibration risks An NHS Trust has been fined £40,000 after several employees were diagnosed with Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), following prolonged exposure to vibration from work equipment. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) began an investigation into Chesterfield Royal Hospital […]