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    Hybrid working: getting it right

    At Acas we see the future of work framed by three challenges: the need to ‘reopen’ workplaces safely; the need to ‘rebuild’ the economy using sustainable business models that focus on job quality as well as quantity; and the need to ‘re-imagine’ work by reflecting on our changed values and the lessons the pandemic has taught us.

    By Adrian Wakeling is senior policy advisor at Acas on 06 September 2021

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    A nervous return

    Many workers are feeling anxious about returning to the workplace as Covid restrictions are eased, so it’s vital employers communicate effectively with staff about the precautions in place to protect them from the virus.

    By Dr Sarita Robinson and Christina Buxton on 06 September 2021

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    Epilepsy at work: nothing to fear

    A new toolkit aims to help employers tackle any health and safety concerns they may have when employing someone with epilepsy.

    By Claudia Christie, Epilepsy Action on 14 September 2021

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    Industry 4.0 – a missed opportunity?

    New digital and wireless monitoring technology and software offers the chance to make workplaces much safer, but research shows many employers are slow to realise the benefits.

    By Andrew Bligh on 14 September 2021

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    Don’t slip up on safety

    Slips, trips and falls on the same level are the most common cause of injury at work, but there are practical ways of preventing them.

    By Neil Hewitt on 21 September 2021

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    The lost story of Britain’s Black miners

    “We need to be remembered. There’s no depiction. There’s nothing about us, [but anyway] we say, all miners are black. We are [all black], till we get showered down there [underground], when we come out of the pit, and then you can see.”

    By Belinda Liversedge on 11 October 2021

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    Sound advice

    Workers could be damaging their hearing when wearing headphones and headsets for work purposes and to listen to music while working, so it’s vital employers take steps to control the risks.

    By Stephen Wheatley on 12 October 2021

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    Lone working: the monitoring options

    There are several ways of responding to and monitoring the emergency alerts sent by lone worker personal alarms, including some cost-saving options.

    By Rebecca Pick on 19 October 2021

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    Let’s examine this

    Under Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines employers must ensure that lifting equipment – such as forklifts, telehandlers and reach trucks – can be used safely and without risk of injury.

    By Geoff Martin on 27 October 2021

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    Obesity at work: why employers should provide support

    Well-designed weight management programmes can help employees living with obesity to manage their weight more effectively and continue to make a vital contribution at work, but it’s crucial they do not stigmatise and alienate the very people they are designed to support.

    By Dr Zofia Bajorek on 13 December 2021