The healthcare sector ‘must focus on NHS staff safety and security’ amid rising workplace violence, says NAHS
September 8, 2022
Against a backdrop of rising security risks to healthcare staff, the National Association for Healthcare Security (NAHS) has urged for renewed focus on NHS staff and lone worker protection. Read More
PPE: Complete guide to Personal Protective Equipment
August 13, 2022
All you need to know about PPE - Personal Protective Equipment - legislation for health and safety professionals and employees. Read More
Health experts share priorities for Women’s Health Strategy
April 20, 2022
Report published summarising written responses to the women's health call for evidence from 436 organisations and experts in women's health. Read More
The key drivers of bullying and incivility at work
March 30, 2022
The CIPD has released an evidence review summarising research on the key drivers of bullying and incivility in the workplace. Read More
UK approves treaty tackling violence at work
March 16, 2022
Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey has deposited a treaty tackling workplace violence, completing the ratification process for the UK. Read More
Home Secretary launches national communications campaign which says ‘Enough’ to violence against women and girls
March 14, 2022
The Home Secretary has launched a new, multi-year national communications campaign which says ‘Enough’ to violence against women and girls. Read More
Why does gender bias and discrimination exist in the workplace?
February 25, 2022
SHP speaks to eight health & safety professionals to learn their views on why gender bias exists and hears some of their personal stories and experiences. Read More
Ambulance service consults principle use of body worn cameras for staff
February 8, 2022
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Health and Social Care Trust (NIAS) is consulting on the principle of the use of body worn video cameras for staff. Read More
Women’s safety campaigners left ‘insulted’ by Home Office backing of women’s safety app
January 25, 2022
Women’s safety campaigners are calling the Home Office’s backing of an app that allows users to track their friends’ journeys home “insulting". Read More
The Impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the interpretation of Health and Safety Statistics 2020/21
January 5, 2022
A Technical Report has been published by the HSE to coincide with the publication of the annual set of national statistics on health and safety at work. Read More