Do your employees use laptops on their laps? Here’s why they shouldn’t
June 24, 2024
Adam Clarke, Managing Director at Praxis42 discusses the risks associated with laptops and provides practical guidelines for safe and effective use. Read More
Managing DSE remotely and trends in health problems post pandemic
July 10, 2023
SHP hears from Adam Clarke at Praxis42 on display screen equipment (DSE), possible health issues from the increase in remote working and steps for organisations to avoid this. Read More
How to keep your people healthy when using display screen equipment?
June 23, 2022
Despite being one of the lower risk activities in the workplace and having technology available to us, the use of display screen equipment is not always well managed. With more people working from home, now is time to engage and help support their health and wellbeing. Read More
How construction bosses can protect employees’ eye health
September 23, 2021
Health and safety is even more important when you are busy and the number of people on site is increasing. With National Eye Health Week taking place between 20 and 26 September, now is a good time to draw attention to eye safety in your company. Read More
How managers can shape ‘healthy hybrid’ working
August 9, 2021
The destination for many of us is hybrid working. Among the recurring themes has been the central role one particular category of worker will play in ensuring the journey is navigated safely and healthily: the line manager. Read More
Occupational health and safety in the home
May 13, 2020
Around 8.7 million people said that they worked from home in 2019 – less than 30% of the UK workforce – according to a survey by the Office for National Statistics. The same survey also reported that only 1.7 million regularly worked from home. Read More
Pregnant workers and COVID–19
May 4, 2020
When it comes to pregnant workers, employers are required to carry out a risk assessment to identify the risks and how they will be eliminated or reduced. So, what risks and issues should employers be aware of within their pregnant workforce amid the coronavirus outbreak? Read More
Home working for young workers
April 17, 2020
While the world battles COVID-19, everyone who can is now having to work from home. For young workers and their managers this may present additional considerations and challenges to be overcome. Read More
April 2020 legislation update Q&A
April 17, 2020
Following April's Legislation Update webinar, we put some of your unanswered questions to panellists Simon Joyston-Bechal, from Turnstone Law and James Meredith, from Russell-Cooke. Read their answers here, or listen back to the session in full. Read More
Home working: Employee factsheet
March 31, 2020
If you work from home, your employer must make sure there is a risk assessment of your work activities. With the current government guidelines in place, HSE says it is not necessary for someone to visit you, but you should complete a questionnaire and provide appropriate evidence e.g. photographs. This will help decide if sufficient steps have been taken to prevent harm to you or anyone else who may be affected by your work. Read More
