Up to one in five people are neurodivergent in some way, yet most workplaces and recruitment processes are designed for neurotypical staff. Creating a positive, inclusive culture and providing neurodiversity training can help break down the barriers that are holding back a pool of workers with unique talents.
By Kerry Reals on 25 March 2024
With the number of people diagnosed and living with cancer in the UK expected to rise, it’s vital that managers know how to support affected colleagues to remain in and return to work during and after treatment.
By Barbara Wilson, Working With Cancer on 25 March 2024
Employees working from home can be prone to problems like back pain due to poorly designed workstations and a lack of rest breaks, but digital tools like apps can help employers spot and correct the problems at an early stage.
By Ed Harnett, Habitus Health on 27 March 2024
Musculoskeletal disorders are a major cause of work-related ill health, so manufacturers of materials handling equipment are increasingly adopting ergonomic principles and design features to reduce the risk of injury when operating forklifts and similar machines.
By Ben Haseley, Red Diamond Distribution on 08 November 2023
Whether it be managers knowing how to spot bad practice or co-workers understanding how to stay out of the danger zone, it’s clear that forklift training needs to cover more than just the operators themselves.
By Stuart Taylor, Mentor FLT Training on 02 November 2023
Although many businesses are increasingly focusing on improving their sustainability and environmental performance, new research has found the majority of people at work believe these efforts will also have a positive impact on occupational safety standards.
By Dave Head, Draeger Safety UK on 01 November 2023
A controversial title but a book coming from the right place, 'Paper Safe' explores the way in which the author has seen occupational safety and health (OSH) management develop into a ‘bureaucratic exercise’, which is the biggest source of legal liability.
By Rob Bullen, HandsHQ, on 17 November 2023
Slip-resistant safety footwear can play a vital role in preventing slips and trips, but it’s vital to also consider other factors like wearer comfort when selecting it.
By Simon Ash, HAIX on 07 September 2022
The problem of substandard safety products regularly made headlines during the Covid pandemic as poor quality and unusable products flooded the market, but the issue of substandard PPE and safety products existed long before Covid and remains a significant concern today.
By Alan Murray, CEO, BSIF on 01 April 2023
Belinda Liversedge meets Peter Kelly, Mates in Mind’s new head of programme to find out what he thinks about mental health at work, and the message he wants to get out to people.
By Belinda Liversedge on 09 October 2023
EMCOR UK invests heavily in supporting the mental wellbeing of its staff, and was the first company in the world to be accredited under the new ISO 45003 standard for managing psychosocial risks at work.
By Jonathan Gawthrop, EMCOR UK on 29 August 2022
Video is one of the most effective ways of providing a safety induction and training, and interactive elements like quizzes and decision-making choices can reinforce learning and knowledge retention.
By Madeleine Goddard, Shot Blast Media on 17 January 2024
With research showing that multi-generational workforces drive productivity and innovation, it’s clearly in employers’ best interests to embrace older workers and take positive steps to hire, retain and support them.
By Tracy Riddell, Centre for Ageing Better on 03 January 2024
