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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
It’s Monday morning, and for most people, that means a fresh start to the working week. But for someone with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), it might mean waking up with blurred vision, pins and needles in …