Young workers most at risk of harassment during festive season, research finds
Research found over 70% of women in the whisky industry and 37% of women in wine reported harassment at work.
Retail Trust launches campaign to tackle rising shop worker abuse
Retail Trust called on shoppers to show respect to staff, starting with gestures like a hello, thank you or a smile.
ABC Council backs HSENI campaign to tackle work-related ill health
The council joined HSENI to raise awareness of risks including cancers, lung conditions, musculoskeletal disorders and mental health issues linked to work.
Most workers lack confidence to use defibrillators at work, research finds
Research from St John Ambulance found 53% of people did not know how to give CPR and 65% were not confident using a defibrillator.
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.
What Martyn’s Law means for public-facing workplaces
Ben Harris, partner at Avella Security, discusses the transformative impact of Martyn’s Law on public-facing workplaces across the UK.
EHRC extends agreement with McDonald’s to protect staff from sexual harassment
Baroness Kishwer Falkner, chairwoman of the EHRC, said: “We’re pleased with the significant steps McDonald’s has agreed to take towards a safer working environment for its staff.”
PSNI and PwC launch campaign to help employers tackle violence against women
Caitroina McCusker, Northern Ireland market senior partner at PwC UK, said: “Together, we can create safer, more inclusive workplaces and contribute to a Northern Ireland where everyone can thrive.”
Notify Technology launches AI software to speed up workplace accident analysis
Notify Spark uses AI to speed up accident reports and investigations, aiming to improve root cause analysis and turn incident data into insights firms can use.
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.
Tructyre to invest further in employee health and safety
This comes after the implementation of initiatives designed to further protect its technicians, both onsite and on the road.
Gateshead Council signs UNISON Violence at Work Charter to boost staff safety
Martin Gannon said: “By signing this Charter, we're making a clear and public commitment to protect our staff and ensure they feel safe and supported in their roles."
