The Blue Light Symphony Orchestra, the UK’s only orchestra for all emergency services personnel, is calling on the public to use their daily lockdown exercise time and show their support Continue Reading →
This year’s European Week for Safety and Health at Work (19-23 October) will raise awareness about the Healthy Workplaces Campaign 20-22, and the topic ‘Healthy Workplaces Lighten the Load’, by Continue Reading →
New research by Chadwicks Group has revealed that over one third (36%) of construction workers do not wear sunscreen at work, and the building materials supplier is reminding tradesmen to Continue Reading →
The European Commission has proposed a new stand-alone health programme for 2021-2027, to make a significant contribution to the post-Covid-19 recovery by making the EU population healthier, improving the resilience Continue Reading →
A major study of farmer’s health, published as part of Men’s Health Week on 18 June, found that 74% of male farmers have four, or more, risk factors for cardiovascular Continue Reading →
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the International Commission of Occupational Health (ICOH), together with the ICOH 2021 National Organising Committee have deferred the Congress, due to be held in Continue Reading →
In light of public health guidance regarding COVID-19, the International Organising Committee (IOC) has postponed the XXII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work to 19-22 September 2021. Taking Continue Reading →
Unions worldwide are calling for Covid-19 to be classified as an occupational disease in all affected groups of workers, to guarantee stronger workplace protections and access to compensation. The call Continue Reading →
Due to the ongoing situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, and in keeping with further safety measures to help prevent the spread of the virus, the National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) Continue Reading →
IBEC is calling all employers to sign up for the National Workplace Wellbeing Day on Friday 1 May. Now in its sixth year, the event is believed to be the Continue Reading →