It has long been known that physical activity is good for our health. There is increasing evidence that even moderate amounts of exercise can dramatically improve our physical health and reduce the risks of certain …
Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) can be found in almost every workplace. They are created by all types of electrical equipment and, in most instances, are harmless and are unlikely to affect the health of workers. EMFs …
Mental ill health can affect anyone and it is estimated one in four people in the UK will be affected by mental ill health at some point in their lives. In England, one in eight …
Any health condition that is caused by or made worse by a job is defined as work-related ill health. In 2021, 1.7 million working people were suffering from a work-related illness, the majority of whom …
Every year the Mental Health Foundation runs a Mental Health Awareness Week campaign, with the aim of ‘raising awareness and inspiring action to promote the message of good mental health for everyone’ (Mental Health Foundation, …
On 6 April the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER 2022) came into force from the HSE. They amend the 1992 Regulations (PPER 1992). The types of duties and responsibilities on employers …