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Strategies for safety and health in an automated world 08 August 2024 Earlier this year the European Agency for Safety Health at Work published a booklet on strategies for safety and health in an automated world.With the continuous advances in robotics and, at work has... Keep Reading

What is an Occupational Hygienist? 01 August 2024 This article, from the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), explains the role of an occupational hygienist.Also known as industrial hygienists, occupational hygienists are skilled in worker he... Keep Reading

REGULAR FLUID QUALITY CHECKS 24 July 2024 Work Right (HSEscampaignaimed at helping smaller businesses and workers) has an article onregular fluid quality checks when working with metal working fluid.Water-mix metalworking fluid, or white wate... Keep Reading

New government “must change law on hot workplaces”, warns TUC 04 July 2024 TUC says hot workplaces put workers at risk of range of health problems including cancerUnion body calls for new legal maximum work temperaturesNew Deal would finally modernise guidance around excess... Keep Reading

IOSH urges next Government to focus on protecting workers 28 June 2024 Nine in ten health and safety professionals believe the next Government should prioritise improving occupational health services to cut the number of people being made ill by work, according to a new ... Keep Reading

Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate 14 June 2024 ILO produce a global report on nsuring safety and health at work in a changing climate.This report presents critical evidence related to the impacts of climate change on OSH, to bring attention to the... Keep Reading

Silicosis & lung health 06 June 2024 WatchHSEs Chief Medical Advisor, Professor David Fishwick explaining more about silicosis in this short video.Then find out more about preventing the condition by viewing the Occupational Health Risk ... Keep Reading

Breathe Freely 01 June 2024 Breathe Freely is a BOHS initiative, aimed at reducing occupational lung disease in the UK.Occupational lung disease causes significant debilitating ill-health and an estimated 13,000 deaths per year.... Keep Reading

Welding Fume Control Selector Tool 23 May 2024 The Breathe Freely Welding Fume Control Selector Tool is designed to complement the information on the Breathe Freely in Manufacturing webpages. It provides guidance on welding fume control for common... Keep Reading

New asbestos podcast 17 May 2024 In this podcast, HSE experts discuss the legal obligation to manage asbestos in non-domestic buildings, highlight where asbestos is likely to be found and explain why it is dangerous.List to the podca... Keep Reading

Awarding success: Winners of the Risk Reduction Through Design Award 2024 announced 06 May 2024 HSE Press Release (image showsOperators at Cranswick Gourmet Pastry Ltd crimping and weighing pies at the end of the line).In a bid to highlight workplace health solutions, the Health and Safety Execu... Keep Reading

New Occupational Health Taskforce to tackle in-work sickness and drive down inactivity 27 April 2024 Dame Carol, who has decades of experience in medicine and policy advisory while having chaired multiple government reviews, will head up a Taskforce that will produce a voluntary occupational health f... Keep Reading

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024 18 April 2024 April 28th isWorld Day for Safety and Health at Work.This year the topic isclimate changeand the increased risk of exposure to hazardssuch asexcessive heat,ultraviolet radiation,extreme weather events... Keep Reading

IOSH urge bosses to help neurodiverse workers thrive 22 March 2024 Bosses must demonstrate their commitment to building positive cultures which enable neurodiverse colleagues to openly discuss their needs. The call has come from the Institution of Occupational Safety... Keep Reading

Everyone’s talking about exoskeletons – but do they live up to their hype? 14 March 2024 The exoskeleton presents the picture of a futuristic workplace where wearable devices are helping workers carry out certain tasks more safely. But does this tell the whole story on worker wellbeing?Ch... Keep Reading

BOHS | The UK’s Chemical Protection Policy is Insufficiently Focused on Protecting Women 08 March 2024 The British Occupational Hygiene Society is expressing concerns about a government announcement which may have a negative impact on womens health. A decision about whether to act on exposure to harmfu... Keep Reading

The devastating impact of COPD 26 February 2024 Dust Killscampaign partner Health in Construction Leadership Group (HCLG) share a personal account from retired construction worker Douglas Hall as he discusses his diagnosis with chronic obstructive ... Keep Reading

What is digital platform work and its implications for occupational safety and health 17 February 2024 osha.europa.eureports on digital platform workDPW creates new opportunities for businesses and workers, for example for people who might have more difficulties to access the traditional labour market.... Keep Reading

Podcast: Manual Handling in Construction 08 February 2024 In this podcast HSEs latest construction initiative focusing on the risks of injuries and aches, pain and discomfort in joints, muscles and bones known as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is discussed... Keep Reading

Do you know enough to protect yourself and others from asbestos? 30 January 2024 Do you know enough to protect yourself and others from asbestos?HSEs Work Right campaign features a Quiz.TAKE THE QUIZYoull find other resources and information on asbestos on the same page.... Keep Reading