As an employer, you should assess any activities in your workplace that could cause harm, and carry out a risk assessment to identify the hazards and control the risks. This…
Read MoreIt is widely recognised that being in work is beneficial for your overall health. Statistics also show that workplaces are becoming safer, with a decreasing number of workplace injuries. In…
Read MoreManufacturing in the UK has a long and glorious history from igniting the Industrial Revolution in the 1760s to producing cotton, coal, ships, steel, machinery and chemicals to export to…
Read MoreLower limb disorders are musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) that affect the hips, knees and legs. According to HSE, workers take an average of 25 days off work due to lower limb…
Read MoreIf you work in a manual handling job, the chances are you know about the different equipment you may have to wear to protect yourself when doing certain aspects of…
Read More10 million people in the UK, or one in six, are over 65 years old. This number is increasing, with the government predicting that there will be 19 million people…
Read MoreWorking from home is more popular than ever before. A 2014 ONS study found that a record number of people in employment were now home workers – rising from 2.9…
Read MoreBy promoting health at work, and creating a safe workplace for your employees, you can effectively manage health and safety in the workplace, help prevent accidents and sickness absence. Health…
Read MoreEpilepsy affects over 50 million people worldwide or approximately one in 100 people (more than multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and Parkinson’s disease combined) yet it is a very…
Read MoreThe terms ‘occupational health’ (‘OH’) and ‘health and safety’ (H&S) can be confusing. They are both very important but are often mistaken for each other, and both encompass a wide…
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