Workplace Illness


No effective design or planning to eliminate risks from dust at some UK construction sites, HSE campaign finds

Some UK construction sites have no effective design or planning to eliminate risks from dust and the hierarchy of controls is simply not considered at all, says the regulator. Read More

Health concerns and inspections for those who work with metalworking fluids or coolants

New health concerns have been raised for people who work with metalworking fluids or coolants. Read More

Woodworking businesses targeted on HSE inspections to tackle occupational lung disease

Many woodworking businesses are 'endangering workers’ lives' by not implementing measures required to prevent or control exposure to wood dust says the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Read More

Steps made to increase awareness and support for endometriosis in the workplace

Employers are being urged to consider how they can improve their understanding and support for staff suffering with endometriosis. Read More

Exploring Britain’s national work-related mental health statistics

SHP hears from Dominic Cooper, who examines work-related mental health statistics and its implications. Read More

A third of employers fail to measure the impact of sickness on their business, research shows

A third of employers are failing to record the impact sickness absence has on their business, research has shown. Read More

QATAR 2022 – Migrant worker “abuses remain rife” ahead of World Cup

In its pre-tournament briefing on migrant workers' conditions, Amnesty International says "that abuses remain rife across the country" and is calling for FIFA and Qatar to go further in protecting workers from exploitation. Read More

Ventilation testing company fined for putting hundreds at risk

A company that tests ventilation systems has been fined for putting hundreds of workers at risk of serious lung diseases. Read More

Managing asbestos and its risks

SHP hears from Adam Clarke, Managing Director of Praxis42 Consulting on the different types of Asbestos and managing the safety risks that come with it. Read More

Campaign launched by HSE to combat serious aches, pains and strains in construction

Experts at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are warning construction workers are picking up injuries and conditions that can stop them working and leave them struggling to stand, walk, or sit down. Read More


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