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The mechanics of returning to work post pandemic 09 June 2020 HSE and the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) have produced two information documents which employers will find as good reference points whilst coming out of lockdown.The HSE document entitled Ta... Keep Reading

Understanding and supporting people exposed to psychological trauma 02 June 2020 Michael Paterson is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, a Professional Speaker and an expert on trauma.In this Comment article for NI Safety Group (download below) he outlines his thoughts on the tsun... Keep Reading

Mental Health Awareness Week (18 – 24th May) 19 May 2020 In supporting Mental Health Awareness Week (18 24th May) mindingyourhead.info have a range of resources on their website.Acknowledging the importance of emotional wellbeing during the coronavirus out... Keep Reading

BOHS - return to work guidance 18 May 2020 The British Occupational Hygiene Society has issued guidance to its members on how to ensure a safe and healthy environment during the COVID-19 pandemic.They have brought together experts from their m... Keep Reading

International Workers Memorial Day 25 April 2020 This years Workers Memorial Day (28th April) is more poignant than ever.The Coronavirus crisis has demonstrated, as never before, the importance of protecting the safety, health and welfare of all peo... Keep Reading

Minister publishes Engagement Forum guidance and priority sector list 20 April 2020 Economy Minister Diane Dodds published on 17/4/2020 guidance on making workplaces safer and the list of priority sectors which were drawn up by the Engagement Forum. The Forum was set up by the Mini... Keep Reading

CEFNI | Update on Site Safety 19 April 2020 CEFNI has released an update on safe working on construction sites.With links to further advice such as site operating procedures this is a comprehensive document for the construction sector.Access th... Keep Reading

Coronavirus - IOSH advice and information 16 March 2020 IOSH is working closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) to share the latest information and guidance on the coronavirus and how to stay healthy at work.Find out more at the link below.https:/... Keep Reading

‘plan for staying indoors/avoiding social contact’ 13 March 2020 Mind, the mental health charity, have released a plan for staying indoors/avoiding social contact which is full of information and ideas to help with taking care of your mental health and wellbeing.Ac... Keep Reading

Cross-party group warns Government must act to prevent ‘next asbestos’ taking more lives in UK 09 March 2020 The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Respiratory Health has urged the Government to take action to prevent the next asbestos from taking more lives in the UK.The APPG and not-for-profit organi... Keep Reading

Construction Employers - help your staff stay in work or return to work with the Condition Management Programme 04 March 2020 The Condition Management Programme is currently being offered, as part of a work related health pilot, to help those in construction who are self-employed or working for a small company, employing les... Keep Reading

Workplace health needs assessment 02 March 2020 Public Health England have produced a workplace health needs assessment to assist employers understand where to prioritise investment in staff health and wellbeing especially when moving beyond the ba... Keep Reading

Addiction Control 17 February 2020 Inspire Workplaces have a two page self help sheet outlining the many ways to get help and support for potential substance addictions.Download the sheet.... Keep Reading

Is your Asbestos Management Survey fit for purpose? 04 February 2020 HSENI has produced an article on Asbestos Management Surveys. It continues to target the risks associated with asbestos along with other hazards that contribute to occupational cancers and lung disord... Keep Reading

Top tips for managing allergies at work 30 January 2020 System Concepts have produced a very informative fact sheet for managing allergies at work. As well as tips for both employer and employee it lists some court cases and examples of reasonable adjustme... Keep Reading

Winter Working 13 January 2020 Winters in the UK and Ireland may seem mild compared to some countries, however, working in very cold temperatures during winter can still have a serious impact on an employees health.Download the NI ... Keep Reading

Managing employees with work-exacerbated asthma 04 January 2020 A recent article in personneltoday.com outlines how effective collaboration with an OH multi-professional team including an OH nurse, physician and hygienist helped and employee returned to work safel... Keep Reading

Quarry Workers five times more likely to die from COPD 14 December 2019 A Quarry Worker is five times more likely to die from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), than a worker in the general population.These are the shocking figures which were recently communica... Keep Reading

2019 Best place to work: Opinium 14 December 2019 Research Live report on the winner of their 2019 MRS Research Live award for Best Place to Work. Opinium, a strategic insight agency have won the Award 3 out of the last 4 years.Read about the changes... Keep Reading

Workplace Health Conference 20 November 2019 Northern Ireland Employers see the benefits of managing Workplace Health at last weeks Conference.... Keep Reading