OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH - 10.04.2024
Link to type 2 diabetes and night shift working
Study of medical staff. A recent study of 28,000 nurses in Sweden aimed to evaluate whether long-term night and shift work patterns had an impact on type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Conclusion. Frequent spells of more than three night shifts in a row and the cumulative effects of permanent nightwork were associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, but not necessarily hypertension. ...
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH - 10.04.2024
Lyme disease in the workplace
Lyme disease is a ‘flu-like illness caused by bacteria and transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. It poses a significant health risk, especially for those working outdoors. What can you do to protect your workers?
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RISK ASSESSMENT - 10.04.2024
The cost of not paying attention to risk assessments
Whilst undertaking risk assessments can be seen as a bit of a chore, doing so is a necessary part of keeping your workplace safe. What can go wrong with inadequate risk assessments?
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LEGAL DUTIES - 10.04.2024
Are you responsible for criminal acts?
The incident of a Deliveroo driver biting off a customer’s thumb raises questions of liability when it comes to employee acts. What’s to know?
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WORKING AT HEIGHT - 10.04.2024
Construction firm fined after worker died following fall
A construction company in Kent has been fined after a sub-contractor fell and died from his injuries. What happened and what does the accident tell us about managing work at height?
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ENVIRONMENT - 10.04.2024
Inspections on the rise - should you prepare?
A colleague has told you about news stories warning that the Environment Agency has gone on the offensive, and is talking about all the additional inspections it’s now undertaking. Is this something you need to worry about?
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