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.
Tag Archives: Health and Safety
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.
HSE cracks down hard on dust
HSE’s inspectors across Great Britain will be targeting construction firms to check that their health standards are up to scratch during a month-long inspection initiative, starting on Monday 4 October 2021.
An annual gas safety check can keep us all safe
If we can take one positive from the incredibly challenging past 18 months or so, it must be the acts of kindness and neighbourliness that we have all witnessed, especially during the difficult months of lockdown. From those who worked to keep essential services running to getting the weekly shop for our vulnerable neighbours orContinue reading “An annual gas safety check can keep us all safe”
Health and Safety update on driving and riding for work
Expansion of the ‘grey fleet’, gig economy and new technology prompts Health and Safety update on driving and riding for work. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), working in partnership with the Department for Transport (DfT), has published updated guidance on work-related road risk (WRRR) for employers and workers today (7 September 2021). The gig economy and theContinue reading “Health and Safety update on driving and riding for work”
How to use UKCA markings
The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is a new UK product marking that is used for goods being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). It covers most goods which previously required the CE marking, known as ‘new approach’ goods.
HSE calls on farmers to make safety a priority
HSE calls on farmers to make safety a priority after a series of serious incidents. Britain’s workplace regulator says more must be done to improve farm safety after being notified of four fatalities on farms in just over a fortnight.
How managers can achieve ‘healthy hybrid’ working
How managers can achieve ‘healthy hybrid’ working. With employers now transitioning their workforces to new work arrangements post-lockdown, recent reports have painted a vivid picture of the scale and complexity of their challenge.