Ten foods for better digestive health
Let’s face it, digestive issues are more common than most people like to admit. The gut microbiome is a community of trillions of bacteria living in your digestive tract. When this ecosystem is balanced, your …
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Heat stress, health and performance
As temperatures rise during the summer months, workers across various industries face the risks associated with heat stress. Heat stress occurs when the body is unable to cool itself sufficiently, resulting in an increase in …
The early signs of mental health problems in men
It’s Monday morning and the office is slowly waking up. Emails are being answered, coffee cups are being filled and casual chat begins to hum across desks. But not everyone is settling in the same …
Changing employees’ attitudes to PPE
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a critical part of any workplace safety strategy. In industries such as construction, manufacturing and healthcare, where employees are exposed to various hazards, PPE plays an essential role in preventing …
The benefits of health promotion
In fast-paced, competitive marketplaces, businesses are increasingly recognising the importance of investing in employee health and wellbeing. Health promotion in the workplace goes beyond simply offering health insurance, it involves implementing strategies, policies and activities …
Improving attitudes toward occupational health
In modern workplaces, employee health and wellbeing initiatives have become drivers of productivity, job satisfaction and retention. While many employees understand the importance of prioritising health, attitudes toward occupational health can often be inconsistent. Some …
Occupational health programmes and the role of management
In every organisation, the role of management is pivotal in the delivery of any kind of new initiative. While occupational health programs are effective in identifying workplace hazards, they require active engagement from leadership to …
Understanding drug and alcohol testing in the workplace
Drug and alcohol testing might sound like a topic reserved for Olympic athletes and sports stars, but it’s also a standard part of modern occupational health. Why? Because the safety of employees and the public …
Safe manual handling in the workplace
What is manual handling? You’ve probably heard the term “manual handling” during safety briefings, or spotted it on a bulletin board. It might sound like health and safety jargon, but it’s actually something that most …
Why COSHH is important to your business
What is COSHH? It might sound like another obscure workplace acronym, but the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations saves lives. COSHH regulations require employers to control exposure to hazardous materials in the workplace. …