NOISE - 12.09.2024
Are your staff at risk of “poison of the ear”?
Whilst noise-induced hearing loss is understood, there is a lesser known condition, ototoxicity, also known as “poison of the ear”. What is it, what are the symptoms and what controls should you put in place to reduce the risk to your workers?
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HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES - 29.08.2024
Preparedness on biological hazards
It is widely recognised that biological hazards are severely impacting employee health across the globe. What is meant by the term, what’s being done about the risk and how might this affect your business?
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MENTAL HEALTH - 01.07.2024
Are EAPs cost-effective?
With mental health issues rising, the need for an employee assistance programme (EAP) is becoming a necessity, not a luxury. But are they cost-effective?
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MENTAL HEALTH - 17.06.2024
Mental health No.1 priority
IOSH survey. IOSH wanted to gauge members’ views on what should be at the forefront of political leaders’ minds in the build-up to the UK General Election on 4 July 2024. Members were given a list of topics and asked to pick what their three priorities would be from them. Top of the list was mental health at work at 38.16% of members. ...
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MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS - 17.06.2024
Issues with prolonged kneeling
Kneeling is a common yet often overlooked practice that can lead to health problems, including absenteeism. What can you do to reduce the risk of lower limb disorders (LLDs) in your workplace?
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HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES - 17.06.2024
Company fined after workers exposed to wood dust
A company has been fined for not controlling the risk from working with wood dust. What are the dangers involved and what should be put in place to protect workers and your business?
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