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World Health Day 2023: the reasons for managing …

WEBBriefing: World Health Day 2023: the reasons for managing safely. On 7 April 2023 ̶ World Health Day ̶ the World Health Organization (WHO) will observe its 75th anniversary. In …

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Briefing: Clean air and ventilation in the workplace: why it matters

WEBThe benefits of clean air and ventilation. There are numerous benefits to clean air and proper ventilation. These include: Improved health: clean air and proper ventilation can …

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What powers do health and safety inspectors have

WEBHealth and safety inspectors’ powers under the HSWA include: At any reasonable time (or, in a dangerous situation, at any time) entering any premises which the inspector thinks it …

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The Robens Report: 50 years since its publication :: WorkplaceDNA

WEB26 Jul 2022. This month marks 50 years since the publication of the Robens Report, a seminal undertaking that transformed the way health and safety was addressed in …

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Occupational Health Taskforce to tackle in-work sickness

WEBBusinesses will be urged to tackle in-work sickness and stop people falling out of the workforce, following the appointment of Dame Carol Black as the government’s new …

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Hybrid working: a new era in health and safety :: WorkplaceDNA

WEBBriefing: Hybrid working: a new era in health and safety. 23 Feb 2022. In March 2020, the Coronavirus pandemic forced a wholesale move to home-based working for office staff …

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HSE publishes annual work-related ill health and injury statistics …

WEBThe Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today published its annual statistics on work-related ill health and workplace injuries, revealing that nearly two million workers in …

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Health and safety: what is 'reasonably practicable'

WEBThe legal term ‘reasonably practicable’ plays a crucial role in determining the level of care and precautions required in different areas of law, such as workplace safety, …

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Accident reporting: the role of the FM :: WorkplaceDNA

WEBFacilities manager v HR manager. Facilities managers are responsible for: Immediate response: FMs are responsible for promptly responding to accidents or incidents within …

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HSE: a shift from safety to work-related mental health

WEBThe Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) annual statistics for 2021/2022 state that 1.8 million workers suffered from work-related ill health in 2021/22, which is an increase of …

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Mental health: the importance of talking :: WorkplaceDNA

WEBBriefing: Mental health: the importance of talking. In 2021, mental ill health was the most common cause of lost working time in nearly every industry, with absences averaging at …

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The Health and Safety at Work Act – 50 years on

WEBThe primary principles. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 seeks, as its primary aim, to ensure the health, safety and welfare of individuals at work. It imposes a legal …

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Briefing: ‘Sign blindness’

WEBSign blindness is a big risk to health and safety – but there are steps you can take to make sure potentially life-saving messages are taken in and understood.”. The HSE has …

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Eye safety at work

WEBBriefing: Eye safety at work - using display screen equipment. 21 Sep 2021. Eye injuries can be caused by jobs involving dangerous chemicals or materials that can harm or …

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Poor management leads to poor mental health, report finds

WEBInternationally renowned expert on workplace mental health, ARC Laureate Professor Maureen Dollard, says the study found that while enthusiastic and committed workers …

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HSE produces risk assessment on working in cold temperatures

WEBAs winter takes hold, the HSE has produced some helpful advice on keeping people as comfortable as possible when working in the cold. The guidance has been refreshed to …

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Environmental management systems: the benefits :: WorkplaceDNA

WEBThe primary goals of an EMS are to ensure: Compliance with environmental requirements. The efficient use of resources. Waste reduction and minimal pollution. The continuous …

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The Building Safety Manager: an all-encompassing new role

WEBThe role of the Building Safety Manager is a new designated one created under the Building Safety Bill. It is the first statutory role within the building sector. It is thought that the …

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Briefing: World Wellbeing Week 2023: the impact of the workplace

WEBThe concept of employee wellbeing has grown over the past few years and there is a growing emphasis on employers to promote good mental wellbeing practices rather than …

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