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
January 22, 2016
Following on from last month’s “Tired and Tested” article by Dr Vicki Culpin and Philip Crosbie – Clinton Horn, a Read More
May 14, 2015
In the May 1992 issue of SHP, Dr Keay Smith wrote the first of a two part article on shift Read More
January 8, 2015
Shift work contributes significantly to the UK economy but it can lead to fatigue and poor safety performance. Julie Bell Read More
November 3, 2014
Today, IOSH launches a major campaign to get the causes of occupational cancer better understood and help businesses take action. Read More
October 23, 2014
The health and safety profession needs to focus its efforts on preventative measures that will protect new workers entering industry Read More
October 23, 2012
Frequent working at night could place shift workers at increased cancer risk because of the suppression of the hormone melatonin, Canadian researchers have found. Read More
July 30, 2012
Coronary events, including cardiac arrests, heart attacks and strokes, are more common in shift workers than in those who work more traditional work patterns, according to new research. Read More
June 20, 2012
More than 8000 cancer deaths in Britain each year can be attributed to work, a major piece of research has found. Read More
May 30, 2012
A Danish study has provided further evidence that cumulative night-shift work increases the risk of breast cancer, prompting calls for more advice for employers and further research on the issue. Read More