Calls for greater focus on driver eyesight tests
April 2, 2020
Licence Bureau has backed a call to make regular eye tests mandatory, as data revealed 134 drivers a week have their driving licence revoked for not meeting the minimum eyesight requirements. Read More
Driver eye care – minimising risk
November 27, 2019
Stark Government statistics show that up to a third of all road traffic accidents involve someone who is working at the time. Read More
Road Safety Week 2019
November 21, 2019
Every year, Road Safety Week aims to shine a light on how dangerous roads in the UK are, as well as raising awareness of how to avoid accidents. Read More
‘Don’t turn a blind eye to diabetes’, safety managers are warned
November 14, 2019
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has issued a warning surrounding the risk of blindness linked to the condition and has explained how workplace eye care can aid its early detection. Read More
A third of employees are not provided with hearing protection
September 18, 2019
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare conducted a research to investigate if hearing protection is provided to employees by their employers. Read More
Hay fever: Look out for your workforce
July 23, 2019
With the warm weather set to return this week, Specsavers Corporate Eyecare discusses the effect hay fever can have on people's performance at work and the similar symptoms which may be a sign of more serious eye conditions. Read More
What do you really need to know about DSE?
June 4, 2019
From cycle to work schemes to free fitness trackers, there’s a growing number of businesses in the UK paying attention to the wellbeing of their people. This article discusses whether DSE assessments are still relevant and how to conduct them. Read More
Communication of eye care policies and the link to employee awareness
January 9, 2019
The most popular method for communicating an eye care policy is currently still in the staff welcome pack – the method used by 47% of employers, according to research by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare. But how does this tie in to employee awareness and what are the messages for employee benefits professionals? Read More
‘Workplace eye care can improve health, wellbeing, productivity and morale’, says employers
December 21, 2018
A recent study from Specsavers Corporate Eyecare asked over 500 HR decision makers what they thought were the advantages to offering workplace eye care. Read More
Safety eyewear – a sign of the times
November 14, 2018
While over-goggles used to be the traditional option for employees who require prescription glasses, there are now much more modern and arguably suitable alternatives. Read More