Air pollution knows no borders
29th November 2023
Published last week (24th November 2023) the European Environment Agency (EEA), briefing titled “Harm to human health from air pollution in Europe: burden of disease 2023” highlights:
Read moreThe power of a simple hello
17th November 2023
As I rushed to get my train yesterday morning, it became apparent rather quickly, that this commute was going to be a challenge. A delayed train, the merging of two different trains in to one service… this was surely recipe for disaster!
Read moreHow can employers make sure that new mothers return to the workplace?
14th November 2023
In the UK, 82% of women will be mothers by the time they are 40 years of age. This equates to 43% of the nations’ workforce. Making sure that new mothers return to work is made as easy as possible is important for everyone in the workplace, not just women.
Read moreHSE have mental health in mind
10th November 2023
In an update this week, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have, as part of their Working Minds campaign, developed a free, interactive tool to “help employers prevent stress and support good mental health”.
Read moreREULtide approaching
8th November 2023
Further to our previous Insights on the 2nd Feb 2023 and 16th May 2023, we’ve been asked by a number of customers on any updates on the situation with retained EU law (REUL).
Read moreAdverse weather - we have been yellow, and amber warned again
3rd November 2023
Storm Ciarán, saw the Met Office issue a widespread yellow weather warning on Wednesday, an amber warning for the South of England on Thursday and a yellow warning for parts of Scotland today.
Read moreHSE fatality figures – back to 2016 levels
20th October 2023
This year’s statistics from the HSE on the ongoing efforts to reduce work-related fatalities in Great Britain have somewhat plateaued. A total of 135 workers tragically lost their lives because of work-related accidents between April 2022/March 2023.
Read moreA mother’s fight for Bleed Control Kits to be installed throughout the UK - Trigger warning, some people might be upset by the article
13th October 2023
On 7th July 2017, Daniel Baird went to a local pub to celebrate his new job with his friends. In the early hours of 8th July 2017, he was fatally stabbed in the heart and bled to death in minutes. He was 26 years old.
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