A new report commissioned by employee benefits provider Unum UK argues that the UK’s current Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) system is no longer fit for purpose and proposes replacing it with Statutory Sickness Support. Unum UK, which launched the report in parliament on 19 May, says its proposed initiative would need £500 million in governmentContinue reading “Statutory sick pay”
Category Archives: Health & Safety News
Occupational lung disease
HSE inspections target woodworking businesses to tackle occupational lung disease. Ventilation, protective equipment and appropriate guarding are some of the measures businesses should consider as Britain’s workplace regulator is carrying out inspections to protect the respiratory health of workers.
PPE at work regulations update
PPE at work regulations update. On 6 April 2022 the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER 2022) come into force and amend the 1992 Regulations (PPER 1992). They extend employers’ and employees’ duties regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) to limb (b) workers.
Drivers mental health issues
Drivers mental health issues in the workplace. The Traffic Commissioner for the East of England made comments on mental health issues facing drivers in a recent public inquiry.
PPE at work regulations
PPE at work regulations to be updated. From 6 April 2022 the regulations on wearing PPE at work are changing. Here, we explain what’s changing for who, and why.
Pedestrian fatalities prompt HSE safety notice
Pedestrian fatalities prompt HSE safety notice on use of wheeled loading shovels. Britain’s safety regulator has issued a safety notice on the use of wheeled loading shovels, widely used in the waste and recycling sector.
Limit office meetings to two hours to cut Covid risk
Limit office meetings to two hours to cut Covid risk, say health and safety officials. Officials at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) suggested the time limit in guidance on how workplaces can improve ventilation and cut the risk of transmitting the virus.
How to reduce anxiety
How to reduce anxiety. Nature-based activities can improve mood and reduce anxiety, according to a new study conducted by the University of York. As part of the study, the researchers screened 14,321 nature-based interventions records and analysed 50 studies.
Health & safety failings highlighted in industry survey
Health & safety failings highlighted in industry survey. Global workplace safety leader A-SAFE commissioned the survey as they launch a worldwide campaign to highlight the risks being taken in some warehouses and distribution centres, and the important safety measures that can be put in place to reduce them. A recent study of over 2,019 manualContinue reading “Health & safety failings highlighted in industry survey”
What is Zoonoses?
What is Zoonoses? All farm animals naturally carry a range of diseases, some of which can also affect humans. These diseases are known as zoonoses, and if you work with animals your health may be at risk from them.