Driver Fatigue – A hidden challenge
April 6, 2023
In his third regular monthly column for SHP, Simon Turner at Driving for Better Business looks at driver fatigue and how employers can look to educate and ultimately prevent it in their fleet. Read More
Chronic insomnia disorder is costing the UK economy up to £34 billion a year, research has revealed
April 6, 2023
New research has revealed that chronic insomnia disorder (CID) is costing the UK economy up to £34 billion a year. Read More
RoSPA’s top ten tips to address fatigue at work
April 4, 2023
Dr Karen McDonnell, RoSPA’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy Adviser and Head of RoSPA Scotland, offers advice on how employers can tackle the vital issue of fatigue. Read More
Driver Safety Hub
March 27, 2023
SHP Webinars Find upcoming live, interactive webinars plus on-demand sessions to watch back at your convenience. SHP runs regular health Read More
Extra time? Managing an aging workforce
March 23, 2023
Approximately one-third of the UK workforce is over the age of 50, pushing the average retirement age beyond 65. Former HSE Employment Medical Adviser and Consultant Physician, Dr Chris Ide, lays out some of the key physiological issues for employers to be aware of in an aging workforce. Read More
Petrol station ordered to pay over £100k for fire safety risks
March 14, 2023
A company and Director operating a petrol station garage in Lanner have been ordered to pay a total of £108,028 in fines and costs after failing to meet fire safety standards. Read More
Leading in health and safety to ensure workplace mental well-being
March 7, 2023
Leaders' practices can work to ensure and enhance workers' mental well-being. Review the interventions that you can best put into practice. Read More
Bristol City Council to spend £96 million on fire safety measures including sprinklers in all its tower blocks
March 3, 2023
In the wake of assessments under PAS 9980, the council is investing in substantial fire safety improvements for all of its tower blocks, reports Ron Alalouff. Read More
SHP PODCAST: Obstructive sleep apnoea and fleet management
March 2, 2023
Kevin Bird is an experienced driver at Air Products, an industrial gas supplier that operates a global fleet of vehicles. However, on being diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea he faced the possibility of losing his licence. Here, alongside his Manager, John Davies, he shares his story from that initial diagnosis to the support he received from his employers when revealing his condition. Read More
Obstructive sleep apnoea and fleet management
March 2, 2023
Obstructive sleep apnoea is a recognised condition when your breathing stops and starts while you sleep. It results in feeling Read More