Few people are aware that some 12,000 workers die each year from health conditions related to work and, according to YouGov research for health and
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“Hot-desking” is now a common feature in many office-based environments. The principle is that workstations are used to their maximum potential, particularly where an organisation
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its latest official accident statistics, indicating a significant decline in the number of workers killed in
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A health and safety professional body has urged politicians to put greater emphasis on good occupational health and well-being, referring to the issue as “the
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“Whistle blowing” is a term for what is known legally as a Public Interest Disclosure. The term is used when a member of staff raises
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Some of the world’s biggest disasters, including Chernobyl and the Exxon Valdez oil spill, have been a result of human error attributable in some way
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Introduction Sick building syndrome (SBS) has been reported since the 1960s, with increasing reports in the 1970s and 1980s of health problems in office environments.
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In December, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) announced that confirmed laboratory reports of norovirus, the winter vomiting bug, were 83% higher than the same time
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Most Popular Articles“Hot-desking” is now a common feature in many office-based environments. The principle is that workstations are used to their maximum potential, particularly where an organisation
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Keeping your workplace clean and free from unsightly clutter is an important part of good management. Health hazards can quickly establish themselves in poorly maintained
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Mould is a surprisingly common workplace problem and its presence can cause concern due to the potential health effects. Can it be a cause of
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The HSE has set up a new occupational disease community site, designed to encourage the promotion and exchange of ideas and initiatives for tackling occupational
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