An employee has informed you that they have myalgic encephalomyelitis. You’re concerned about the possible health and safety implications. What steps should you take to manage the situation?
Published 14.01.2019
According to an online survey conducted by St John Ambulance, one in four employees have quit a job due to mental health issues. What can you do to keep your staff happy, productive and in work?
Published 19.11.2018
With the recent death of Sir Bobby Charlton questions are being raised about sports equipment and practices. But is there anything that businesses can learn from sport’s dawning acknowledgement that
repetitive tasks can hurt people?
Published 16.11.2023
Research carried out for the HSE has found that the vast majority of employees who are exposed to asthma-causing agents, i.e. asthmagens, do not receive adequate health surveillance. What should you
be doing?
Published 30.01.2020
In a bid to save lives, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is urging employers to implement “sun safety strategies”. Must you do this?
Published 13.06.2019
If an employee has been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, are there any potential health and safety implications? If so, what’s the best way of managing them?
Published 12.01.2009
Working shifts can cause fatigue leading to accidents and poor health. If your staff work late or early shifts you’ll need to consider how you will minimise the risks. Do this by using our template
policy.
Published 07.01.2020
There are side effects of the coronavirus that could impact your arrangements for managing health and safety risks. What should you be aware of and what steps should you be taking to maintain
standards?
Published 30.03.2020
In 2017 the Prime Minister commissioned a report to identify the positive steps which employers could take to help their employees improve their mental health. What were the findings and has it
resulted in any changes?
Published 10.02.2020
It’s not just office workers who need protecting from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) as workers in all sectors and sizes of organisation are affected. What damage occurs and what benefit is there
to you in investing time to reduce this hazard?
Published 27.04.2022