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More control over tasks lowers risk of heart disease in workers, …

WEBThe researchers ran training interventions across two work sites, one in an IT company with 555 employees and a care provider employing 973 workers.

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Future mental health support at work will be tailored to individuals

WEBThese were some of the predictions made by Sam Downie, managing director of mental health charity Mates in Mind, at British Safety Council’s recent online …

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Mental and physical health: it's time to achieve parity

WEBThe pandemic has accelerated the demand for change and created opportunities to make work better. We have seen rising levels of mental ill health, a trend that is likely to be long lasting, particularly among younger and more disadvantaged employee groups.

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Why it’s important to support mental health, wellbeing and stress

WEBMaternity leave: India’s female road workers granted landmark rights. By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 08 April 2024 The Indian government recently ordered road …

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Supporting mental wellbeing at work British Safety Council India

WEBThree experts provide tips on how employers can support workers’ mental wellbeing and keep them motivated to perform to the best of their ability. The Covid-19 …

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Office design and culture: happier and healthier staff – or the

WEBCan office design make you happier and healthier? Yes… (but read on for our ‘no’ answer too). Working in the field of ergonomics and human factors as long as I have, I have seen the significant impact the working environment can have on an employee’s mental and physical wellbeing, not to mention a host of other outcomes ranging from …

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Joining the dots – why health, safety and wellbeing form a virtuous

WEBWe can all understand why roles involving manual labour, like heavy lifting, require special training in physical safety. Likewise, office (or home) based work requires …

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Evidence grows for air pollution link to poor mental health

WEBLooking at more than 35,000 studies written over the past 10 years, the report from Imperial College London draws on this and other studies to show the mounting evidence for the ill health impacts of air pollution.

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How do we fix the UK’s poor mental health and wellbeing …

WEBOne way would be to put health, safety and wellbeing at the heart of UK Government strategy to grow our economy, increase productivity and enable people to …

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Environmental health professionals: a vital armoury in protecting

WEBThe Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has been protecting the public, supporting professionals and influencing policy for over 130 years. The work of CIEH’s 7,600 members encompasses health protection both in work and across our communities locally, nationally and internationally. Our vision is simple: “a safer, cleaner, …

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Boosting health and safety in India: major challenges remain

WEBBoosting health and safety in India: major challenges remain. By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 05 May 2023. Although India recently joined the rest of the world in marking World Day for Safety and Health at Work, a spate of fatal accidents in the run-up to the day has again prompted calls for tougher legislation and employer action to protect …

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Why it’s vital to take care of your hearing

WEBUnmanaged hearing loss can have a significant impact on your health and wellbeing, and research shows that it can cause isolation, double the risk of mental …

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Mental Health First Aid British Safety Council India

WEBA trained Mental Health First Aider in your workplace can start productive conversations about mental health, be a role model for how to manage mental health, promote greater …

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Happy at work and more active: nation’s wellbeing has improved …

WEBPositive news was to be found in several areas which ONS uses to measure the nation’s wellbeing and health. The proportion of active adults in England is back to pre-pandemic levels, with 63.1 per cent of adults in England taking part in "moderate plus intensity" activity for an average of at least 150 minutes a week during 2021 to 2022.

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NHS England staff increasingly discriminated against and harassed …

WEBOf the roughly 700,000 NHS staff who participated in the survey, almost 8.5% said they had personally experienced some form of discrimination from patients or …

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In the blood British Safety Council India

WEBInventors are dragging health screening into the 21st century. But should we be excited or worried about these powerful health intelligence tools?

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A healthy office: how design can boost wellbeing British Safety

WEBA healthy office: how design can boost wellbeing. By Bex Moorhouse, Invigorate Spaces Ltd on 20 September 2023. Environmental factors such as noise, air quality, temperature and ventilation can all impact on the health, wellbeing and productivity of office workers, so it makes sense to address them when designing and running office …

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We need more women in safety leadership roles – so let’s …

WEBThe OneWISH Coalition is a not-for-profit which includes membership bodies, supporting organisations and corporations. Its aim is to share views, network and …

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Best practice explored at British Safety Council OSH conferences in

WEBSafety practitioners from leading Indian companies came together to hear the latest thinking, research and best practice for improving occupational health, safety and …

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