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Mental Health

Bosses failing to provide mental health support for overseas staff

August 14, 2018

Companies with staff working abroad are falling short when it comes to mental health support, new research has claimed. Read More

Anxiety

Academics warn checking work emails after hours is a health risk

August 14, 2018

Checking work emails late at night or during the weekend could be bad for the health of workers and their loved ones, according to a new study. Read More

Fire Safety

Five summer fire risks you can’t afford to ignore

August 14, 2018

Summer Storms are one of five potential causes of fire during the summer. Here's some advice on how to protect against disaster. Read More

Ergonomic Injuries

Mitigating risk for the most common work-related injuries

August 13, 2018

Ergonomic injuries and some best practice advice on how to avoid some common pitfalls when managing them. Read More

In Court

Amputation after 800kg lift crushed worker’s foot

August 13, 2018

A worker had to have two toes partially amputated when an automated storage retrieval system (ASRS) lift dropped and trapped his foot. Read More

Biggest Impact

‘I am extremely humbled, honoured and proud of my achievement’: In conversation with Tina McGennity, SHP’s Biggest Impact Winner

August 13, 2018

SHP caught up with 2018 Biggest Impact award winner Tina McGennity, to ask her about the achievement and to find out what made her the stand-out choice for the judging panel. Read More

Hand hygiene

Hand hygiene – the first step in tackling antimicrobial resistance

August 11, 2018

Why hand hygiene is the first crucial step in preventing AMR and why serious action needs to be taken now to protect the future of the NHS. Read More

Health and Safety in India

Health & safety culture in India

August 10, 2018

‘Without access to any kind of formal training on Occupational Safety & Health (OSH), the overall awareness levels in India are low’. Read More

Sleep

Are money worries keeping you awake at night?

August 10, 2018

Now that the heatwave has broken, many of us are looking forward to finally getting a decent night’s kip, but for some the prospect of eight hours uninterrupted sleep remains as elusive as ever. Read More

Sprinkler systems

Barbour download: A technical guide to sprinkler systems

August 10, 2018

This guide provides an overview of the need-to-know information for sprinklers and covers: The legal requirements, More information about sprinkler systems, Key actions, Key terms and more. Read More

In Court

Bus crash driver was reading at the wheel

August 10, 2018

A bus driver has been sentenced after he lost control of the bus he was driving, injuring five of his passengers. Read More

Weekly Top Five

SHP Weekly Top Five

August 10, 2018

What do the new gross negligence sentence for manslaughter mean for you? Fine for Tesco after injury to employee, Is the safety profession immune to change? Building work went ahead without asbestos check, New PPE regulations to bring about significant change and much more… Read More

Mental Health

Bosses urged to stop ignoring mental health in the workplace

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Event Safety & Security

Event safety: Rafting on the Thames

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Mental Health

Everton Football Club to build mental health centre

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Safety Charter

Crawley Council backs building site safety charter

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Evacuation

Five things you need to know about evacuating a tall building

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Sleep

Scientists warn of the health risks of getting too much sleep

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London’s Air Ambulance

Abseil challenge: London’s Air Ambulance fundraiser

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Carillion

Final Carillion contracts handed over to new suppliers

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Body Cameras

Cheshire police officers to receive body camera training

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