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On World Mental Health Day HSENI offers employers help with how to effectively manage work related stress 09 October 2020 The unprecedented impact of the current pandemic has affected the mental health of millions of people. Saturday 10th October is World Mental Health Day, and HSENI is encouraging employers to embrace t... Keep Reading

All about exoskeletons 15 September 2020 The European Agency for Safety Health at Work have released a discussion paper on the impact of using exoskeletons on occupational safety and health.Read it at the link below.... Keep Reading

Test Trace Protect needs everyone's support – leaflet and translations 25 August 2020 The PHA have produced a leaflet and series of Test Trace Protect posters which outlines how testing and contact tracing can help to break the chain of transmission of coronavirus to reduce the risk of... Keep Reading

Health Minister urges public to ‘activate the app’ and help curb Covid 31 July 2020 Health Minister Robin Swann has urged the public to download and activate the new mobile phone app which will alert users if they have been in close contact with other users who have tested positive f... Keep Reading

COVID-19 a major Mental Health issue 07 July 2020 An article by Susan SpenceSusan Spence, Occupational Health Specialist at HSENI and a Workplace Health Leadership Group Committee member talks about mental health post pandemic with the viruss negativ... Keep Reading

HSENI produce talking toolkit for work-related stress 03 July 2020 HSENIs Mental Well-being at Work Advisory Service has recently produced a Northern Ireland version of the Talking Toolkit which provides a framework for line managers to begin conversations with their... Keep Reading

The mechanics of returning to work post pandemic 09 June 2020 HSE and the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) have produced two information documents which employers will find as good reference points whilst coming out of lockdown.The HSE document entitled Ta... Keep Reading

Understanding and supporting people exposed to psychological trauma 02 June 2020 Michael Paterson is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, a Professional Speaker and an expert on trauma.In this Comment article for NI Safety Group (download below) he outlines his thoughts on the tsun... Keep Reading

Mental Health Awareness Week (18 – 24th May) 19 May 2020 In supporting Mental Health Awareness Week (18 24th May) mindingyourhead.info have a range of resources on their website.Acknowledging the importance of emotional wellbeing during the coronavirus out... Keep Reading

BOHS - return to work guidance 18 May 2020 The British Occupational Hygiene Society has issued guidance to its members on how to ensure a safe and healthy environment during the COVID-19 pandemic.They have brought together experts from their m... Keep Reading

International Workers Memorial Day 25 April 2020 This years Workers Memorial Day (28th April) is more poignant than ever.The Coronavirus crisis has demonstrated, as never before, the importance of protecting the safety, health and welfare of all peo... Keep Reading

Minister publishes Engagement Forum guidance and priority sector list 20 April 2020 Economy Minister Diane Dodds published on 17/4/2020 guidance on making workplaces safer and the list of priority sectors which were drawn up by the Engagement Forum. The Forum was set up by the Mini... Keep Reading

CEFNI | Update on Site Safety 19 April 2020 CEFNI has released an update on safe working on construction sites.With links to further advice such as site operating procedures this is a comprehensive document for the construction sector.Access th... Keep Reading

Coronavirus - IOSH advice and information 16 March 2020 IOSH is working closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) to share the latest information and guidance on the coronavirus and how to stay healthy at work.Find out more at the link below.https:/... Keep Reading

‘plan for staying indoors/avoiding social contact’ 13 March 2020 Mind, the mental health charity, have released a plan for staying indoors/avoiding social contact which is full of information and ideas to help with taking care of your mental health and wellbeing.Ac... Keep Reading

Cross-party group warns Government must act to prevent ‘next asbestos’ taking more lives in UK 09 March 2020 The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Respiratory Health has urged the Government to take action to prevent the next asbestos from taking more lives in the UK.The APPG and not-for-profit organi... Keep Reading

Construction Employers - help your staff stay in work or return to work with the Condition Management Programme 04 March 2020 The Condition Management Programme is currently being offered, as part of a work related health pilot, to help those in construction who are self-employed or working for a small company, employing les... Keep Reading

Workplace health needs assessment 02 March 2020 Public Health England have produced a workplace health needs assessment to assist employers understand where to prioritise investment in staff health and wellbeing especially when moving beyond the ba... Keep Reading

Addiction Control 17 February 2020 Inspire Workplaces have a two page self help sheet outlining the many ways to get help and support for potential substance addictions.Download the sheet.... Keep Reading

Is your Asbestos Management Survey fit for purpose? 04 February 2020 HSENI has produced an article on Asbestos Management Surveys. It continues to target the risks associated with asbestos along with other hazards that contribute to occupational cancers and lung disord... Keep Reading