Few materials used in industry demand quite as much respect as molten metal. At room temperature, iron and steel are found in everything from machinery and construction equipment to vehicles and structural components. However, heat …
From the steelwork supporting a building to the machinery used inside a manufacturing plant, much of the infrastructure around us has passed through a workshop where metal has been cut, shaped, joined or finished. Welding …
Aluminium is one of the most widely used metals in modern industry. It’s light, strong and resistant to corrosion. It can be found in everything from components and machinery to structural materials and specialist products. …
Walk onto almost any construction site, manufacturing plant or logistics depot and workplace safety is immediately visible. Hard hats are worn without a second thought, machinery is guarded, high visibility clothing is commonplace and warning …
Alcohol Awareness Week provides an opportunity to have open conversations about drinking and its impact on our lives. While discussions about alcohol often focus on health, its effects on our working lives are just as …
Every year, thousands of workers develop breathing problems because of the environments they work in, many without realising that their job is the cause. Occupational asthma is one of the most common work related lung …
World Wellbeing Week offers an opportunity to reflect on an issue that affects every organisation, regardless of its size or sector: Wellbeing. While discussions about wellbeing have become more common in recent years, many employees …
Diabetes is one of the most common health conditions in the UK, affecting millions of working age people. Yet despite its prevalence, misconceptions about diabetes remain widespread. Many people assume it is simply a matter …
Men’s Health Week provides an opportunity to talk openly about a subject that too often slips down the list of priorities. Between work commitments, family responsibilities and the general pace of modern life, many men …
When we have conversations about pollution, we conjure images of traffic clogged roads, smokestacks and plastic drifting across oceans. Far less attention is paid to the pollution generated inside workplaces, despite the fact that millions …