Workplace Psychosocial Hazards13 November 2023
Psychosocial hazards in the workplace generally cover six key areas of work design, which if not properly managed can cause stress, poor health, lower productivity and increased accident and sickness ...
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Managing nanomaterials in the workplace28 October 2023
osha.europa.eu has published an article about nanomaterials.It covers: -What are nanomaterials?Where are nanomaterials found?What are the health and safety concerns associated with nanomaterials?How d...
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Why employers need to take action on domestic abuse18 September 2023
Across the UK, a quarter of all women and around a sixth of all men are likely to experience domestic abuse in their lifetime. This means that most employers will have people in their organisation who...
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4 Week regional Mental Health Campaign 2023 13 September 2023
Building on the success of last years Autumn Campaign, HSC Trusts and PHA have, once again, worked in partnership to develop a campaign that will encourage people across the region to embrace and demo...
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COULD YOU BE USING DIISOCYANATES?25 August 2023
HSENI announced that after the 24th August 2023, diisocyanates must not be used as substances on their own, as a constituent in other substances or in mixtures for industrial and professional use, unl...
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New Government consultations on occupational health11 August 2023
The Society Of Occupational Medicine responds to the Govertments recent consutation Occupational Health Working BetterSee below.The Government has launched the consultationOccupational Health: Working...
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Ventilation in the workplace10 June 2023
HSE has a completed section on their website onImproving general ventilation in the workplace.It covers: -Why ventilation is importantAssessing the risk of poor ventilationHow to improve ventilationKe...
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Zoom fatigue25 May 2023
This article is byRoSPAand is reproduced courtesy ofSafety Groups UK.Video conferencing allowed us to stay connected when workplaces were closed. Hybrid working is now here to stay and so, it seems, a...
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Employers’ mistreatment of Long Covid patients05 May 2023
Thanks toHealth Safety Reviewfor this article by Tina Weadickabout long COVID and work.Losing their job, being subjected to bullying or harassment at work and threats of disciplinary action were the ...
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Workers' Memorial Day | Tool box talk initiative14 April 2023
To mark Workers Memorial Day (28thApril), a day of remembrance for workers who have lost their lives due to workplace injuries or illnesses we would encourage you to support the HSENI initiative on fa...
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Be safe when you start04 April 2023
HSENIs booklet for young people entering the workforce.It gives the young person the health and safety information they need to keep themselves and others safe at work.Download the booklet below....
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