New asbestos podcast17 May 2024
In this podcast, HSE experts discuss the legal obligation to manage asbestos in non-domestic buildings, highlight where asbestos is likely to be found and explain why it is dangerous.List to the podca...
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work 202418 April 2024
April 28th isWorld Day for Safety and Health at Work.This year the topic isclimate changeand the increased risk of exposure to hazardssuch asexcessive heat,ultraviolet radiation,extreme weather events...
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IOSH urge bosses to help neurodiverse workers thrive22 March 2024
Bosses must demonstrate their commitment to building positive cultures which enable neurodiverse colleagues to openly discuss their needs. The call has come from the Institution of Occupational Safety...
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The devastating impact of COPD26 February 2024
Dust Killscampaign partner Health in Construction Leadership Group (HCLG) share a personal account from retired construction worker Douglas Hall as he discusses his diagnosis with chronic obstructive ...
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Podcast: Manual Handling in Construction08 February 2024
In this podcast HSEs latest construction initiative focusing on the risks of injuries and aches, pain and discomfort in joints, muscles and bones known as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is discussed...
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Metal Working Fluids Quiz22 January 2024
Test your knowledge on protecting your workers that use metalworking fluids as part of their machining processes by taking HSEs Quiz.TAKE THE QUIZYoull find other resources and information on metal wo...
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Workplace Health Statistics 15 January 2024
HSENI release updated estimated workplace health statistics.You can download the stats at the link below.HSENI do indicate thatsignificant limitations remain with the various approaches used in the ab...
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Disability and occupational safety and health12 January 2024
Ensuring the health and safety of workers with disabilitiesRead aosha.europa.eufactsheet (download below) on the health and safety of workers with disabilities. Although written for the EU many of the...
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OSH management in the context of an ageing workforce05 January 2024
Older workers are a growing part of the workforce. As people work for longer, management of OSH for an ageing workforce has become a priority according toosha.In a recent article they outline the key ...
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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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