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GMB supports Labour’s call for a maximum temperature 27 July 2019 GMB, Britains general union, has backed Labours call for a maximum temperatureWith temperatures set to reach a scorching 37 degrees this week, Labour is calling for a legal threshold to protect worker... Keep Reading

Free e-learning courses for mental health awareness 29 June 2019 Mind UK (in conjunction with FSB) are now providing free online courses for SMEs to help raise awareness of mental health in their organisation.The courses will help your employees better understand a... Keep Reading

HSENI EVENTS - Managing work-related stress - A line manager's role 24 June 2019 Managing work-related stress - A line managers roleThis workshop will cover the key elements of HSEs Management Standards for work-related stress and the associated five step risk assessment approach.... Keep Reading

HSENI EVENTS - Managing work-related stress - the Management Standards approach. 24 June 2019 Managing work-related stress - the Management Standards approach.These workshops will cover the key elements of HSEs Management Standards for work-related stress and the associated five step risk asse... Keep Reading

BOHS Awards 2019 19 June 2019 Could you win a prestigious BOHS Award?The British Occupational Hygiene Socitey awards are a shining demonstration of their and your commitment to occupational hygiene and worker health.You can chec... Keep Reading

Number of over-70s still in work more than doubles in a decade 31 May 2019 The Guardian have reported that new research shows the number of people aged over 70 who are still working has more than doubled in a decade to nearly half a million.Access the full article here.... Keep Reading

7 Sneaky Signs of Job Burnout 28 May 2019 MensHealth.com Have featured an article on occupational burnout. According to psychologist Michael Leiter, Ph.D., 25 percent of the workers hes studied suffer from at least one symptom of burnout, and... Keep Reading

Launching the 3M/NI Safety Group 2019 SafeTea Break Initiative 18 May 2019 NI Safety Group (in collaboration with 3M) have started to roll out the 2019 SafeTea Break initiative.This set of ten toolbox talks are designed to assist you to engage your workforce in a discussion ... Keep Reading

Car maker reduces workplace injuries by 70% 04 May 2019 Seat has reduced the number of muscle injuries suffered by its factory workers at its Martorell plant by 70% in two years by using biomechanics and cutting-edge virtual reality technology.EngineerLive... Keep Reading

Laying the Foundation for Mental Health in the Northern Ireland Construction Industry. 02 May 2019 The completion of phase 1 of the Mates in Mind Initiative by CITBNI has witnessed a terrific success with over 470 individuals attending either the awareness raising training or the First Aid Course.T... Keep Reading

Be UV Aware 19 April 2019 Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Northern Ireland and accounts for over 31% of all cancers diagnosed. 4,095 people develop skin cancer each year and around 377 of these are malignant melanoma,... Keep Reading

Heightened risk of skin cancer on construction sites 16 April 2019 In a new study funded by IOSH researchers from Heriot-Watt University and the Institute of Occupational Medicine in Edinburgh has for the first time measured UV exposure amongst construction workers i... Keep Reading

Exoskeletons at Ford 23 March 2019 The BBC reports on the use of exosuits in 15 Ford Factories. The devices, called EksoVests, wrap around the upper body and assist when lifting or reaching overhead.Read more of the BBC article.... Keep Reading

World Cancer Day 4th February 30 January 2019 Work-related cancer claims 742,000 lives a year worldwideThe No Time to Lose campaign from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH),aims to explain the causes of occupational cancer an... Keep Reading

Excellence in Workplace Health and Well-being 01 October 2018 3 of the final 5 companies in for the Excellence in Workplace Health and Well-being have used Health Matters to deliver their PHA funded Health Matters at Work Initiative.Read moreArticle reproduced f... Keep Reading

40 times more deaths attributable to occupational cancer than accidents 01 October 2018 Thousands of people die each year from cancer due to occupational causes. It is estimated that occupational cancers are a leading cause of work-related death worldwide.Read moreArticle reproduced from... Keep Reading

The Trouble with Stubble 01 October 2018 HSL features a blog in which Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Specialist Rhiannon Mogridge explains how the fit of your face mask can affect your respiratory health and why shes picky about noses a... Keep Reading

What does an occupational hygienist actually do? 01 October 2018 Its not about cleaning - its about worker health protection!Occupational hygienists use science and engineering to control risks to health, by designing out hazards and applying engineering controls t... Keep Reading