Opinion
Duty of care must evolve to protect LGBTQ+ employees
Manfred Kwek, regional security coordinator at Healix International, discusses the evolving duty of care organisations owe to LGBTQ+ employees travelling abroad.
Employee safety
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BSIF launches campaign to tackle workplace respiratory protection
The campaign aims to help employers address the key factors in workplace respiratory protection.
News
Half of workplace injuries go unreported, research reveals
In the last year, one in seven people suffered an injury at work but only 55% reported it, according to figures from Slater and Gordon.
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Eight in 10 workers experienced abuse at work in past year – TUC
More than half of workers surveyed said they face violence or abuse weekly or more, while 17% said it happened monthly.
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Unite launches ‘Abuse Doesn’t Fly’ campaign to address abuse of Scottish airport workers
Research from Unite found over 90% of Scottish airport workers said they had experienced verbal abuse in the last year.
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HSENI launches advertising initiative to address work-related deaths in Northern Ireland
The TV and multimedia campaign is part of the ongoing workplace health campaign, which focuses on raising awareness of health risks at work and the need for controls.
Legal
IKEA UK meets EHRC standards after overhaul of sexual harassment procedures
John Kirkpatrick, CEO of the EHRC, said: “We welcome the measures put in place to ensure that their workplaces are free of sexual harassment."
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Pearn Kandola launches ‘Psychological Safety Week’ for workplaces
The aim is to help companies understand and put psychological safety into action at work.
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Network Rail staff named in Birthday Honours list
Steve Scrimshaw received a CBE and Donna Mitchell has received a British Empire Medal for services to safety for young people.
Employee Relations
British Airways fined over £3m following worker injuries at Heathrow
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted the airline after both incidents, which happened during baggage unloading.
News
Amberley Labels employees mark 4,000 days injury-free with charity donation
To celebrate, employees donated £1,000 to Cystic Fibrosis Dream Holidays, a charity that gives free holidays to families with children who have cystic fibrosis.
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EGGER UK selects A-SAFE as supplier for workplace safety barriers
Ray Barnett said: “Our partnership with EGGER UK is built on a shared commitment to workplace safety and operational efficiency."