Two of the government’s most senior officials regulating industry believe the “louder voice” from a new generation of women will…
In the UK, while employment legislation and associated guidance provide a framework of employment protection for workers…
The new Building Safety Regulator is asking all those living in tall buildings in England to be aware of how new building safety…
A bold new government-backed review has set out a vision for workplace culture changes to support autistic people to start and…
More and more people are working alone, since the COVID pandemic forced employees out of the workplace and into their homes. With…
Businesses will be urged to tackle in-work sickness and stop people falling out of the workforce, following the appointment of…
The world’s largest four-day working week trial has been “a resounding success” according to findings published this month.
Mental health appears in the news often, but, it seems, there has been little legal or strategic progression when it comes to…
Pointing the finger of blame in the event of an accident can derail occupational safety and health culture. Head of Advice and…
A recent corporate manslaughter case has highlighted the importance of providing separate pedestrian and traffic routes on work…
In its most recent Annual Report, titled Protecting People and Places, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) set out the five key…
There are lots of myths around manual handling, including what constitutes manual handling and the effects poor practice can have…
The annual statistics on work-related ill health and workplace injuries for 2022/23 show 12,000 people die each year from lung…
The Access Industry Forum (AIF), the forum that represents the principal work at height trade associations and federations, is…
2022 saw UK temperatures soar to above 40°C for the first time, while 2023 was the world’s hottest year on record. The…
Since its introduction in February 2016, the Definitive Guideline for the sentencing of health and safety offences (the Sentencing…
Although we are edging closer to spring, many of us are still being affected by wintery weather and the shorter daylight hours.…
Long hours, a heavy workload with tight deadlines, fatigue, isolation and loneliness can all contribute to the mental health toll…
Taking action based on allegations of employee misconduct, harassment, bullying, or unsafe business practices can be fraught with…
A new tool designed to calculate the value of safety to any organisation could help strengthen the business case for OSH…
Artificial intelligence and wearable technology can now be used to assess and provide feedback on the ergonomic risks posed by…