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Preventing workplace harm must be a national priority, says IOSH
In a letter to the new Prime Minister, IOSH said focusing on prevention would improve lives, boost productivity and help future-proof the workforce.
Health and Safety
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Third of businesses fail to prioritise health and wellbeing for overseas employees – Everywhen
Only 60% of employers said the safety of staff working abroad is a top priority.
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More than half of care workers report workplace attacks, GMB survey finds
A survey of more than 1,600 care workers conducted by the union in May and June found that 52% had been subjected to attacks while carrying out their roles.
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Busy Bees wins RoSPA Gold award for commitment to staff health and safety
Anna Hickman said this achievement is a testament to the dedication of its teams who ensure that health and safety remains its utmost priority every day.
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Blaenau Gwent records highest workplace injury rate in the UK, research finds
Data from Direct365 revealed that Blaenau Gwent saw 479 injuries per 100,000 employees, more than double the national average.
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Mitie awarded five stars for health and safety standards by British Safety Council
The audit found Mitie had strong health and safety procedures supported by committed leadership and training through its Live Safe Programme.
Health & Wellbeing
SIMPL launches five-year health and safety strategy
The five-year Health and Safety Strategy aims to improve workplace safety in the polymer manufacturing sector.
Health & Wellbeing
Experts urge employers to address cold office conditions to protect productivity
Protecting.co.uk advised employers to check heating systems, allow flexible dress codes, offer extra breaks if needed and review risk assessments.
News
ABP supports women in maritime with purchase of The Scarlett Box
The kit is designed to meet the needs of staff working at sea, with water-resistant sealed products for safety and hygiene.
Health & Wellbeing
Work-related ill health affected 1.9 million workers in 2024/25 – HSE
Mental health conditions were the main driver, with 964,000 workers reporting stress, depression or anxiety caused or made worse by work.
Education & Training
Ciphr eLearning launches new microlearning suite for businesses
Meg Shona Halpin-Webster said: “By delivering focused, bite-sized content, our refreshed microlearning suite is helping to make learning accessible and immediately actionable."
Technology
Managers back AI for safety, workers remain sceptical – Rapid Global
The survey found over a third (36%) of managers said AI will reduce safety risks, compared to just 16% of workers.