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
Moving and handling materials in construction: Early findings from HSE’s latest health campaign
January 12, 2023
The HSE has revealed a snapshot of good and bad manual-handling practices on construction sites across Great Britain in six weeks of inspections. Read More
Easing the load? – HSE’s Work Right Construction campaign
November 8, 2022
Emma Evans and Anthony Grogan at Brabners LLP on an HSE's initiative to combat the growing cases of construction workers suffering from musculoskeletal disorders. Read More
Campaign launched by HSE to combat serious aches, pains and strains in construction
September 28, 2022
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
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
NHS Trust saves £800k through staff physio provision
April 26, 2018
Medical evidence shows that early physiotherapy intervention on musculoskeletal injuries can prevent acute conditions becoming chronic and promote swifter recovery, Read More
Ergonomics regulation is not the only reason you need a global ergonomics programme
April 18, 2018
General safety (legislation) clauses across the globe encompass the requirement for an organisation-wide ergonomics programme, says Cardinus’ Jon Abbott. Across Read More
HSE urges firms to ditch “off-the-shelf” training
March 22, 2018
Simplistic and “off-the-shelf” training for manual handling is a “waste of time and money”, according to the Health and Safety Read More
Occupational health case study – employee productivity and physiotherapy
September 7, 2016
Phil Clayton, Managing Director at Physio Med, explains how Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT) has increased employee productivity Read More
In focus: Occupational health matters
September 1, 2016
To begin our month long focus on occupational health Jerry Hill, NatWest Mentor, explores why occupational health really matters. The Health Read More