Coronavirus advice for employers
September 1, 2022
Boris Johnson has announced that all legal requirements to self-isolate in England will come to an end on Thursday 24 February, as he set out plans for 'living with COVID'. Read More
HSE inspections target woodworking businesses to tackle occupational lung disease
April 6, 2022
From April, health and safety inspectors across Great Britain will be visiting business within woodworking industries such as sawmilling, manufacture of composite boards, and carpentry, as well as other industries where wood dust exposure can occur. Read More
The pandemic presents an opportunity to push for new indoor air quality regulation for workers
December 23, 2021
The health and wellbeing of our country’s workforce has never been more important, especially for the hidden heroes working in the manufacturing sector. Indoor air quality is rapidly climbing the boardroom agenda, as all companies continue to make workplaces COVID-19 secure, to minimise the spread of all kinds of respiratory health challenges. Read More
‘Most people worry about indoor air quality amidst the COVID-19 pandemic’, survey finds
September 25, 2021
A survey commissioned by Vaisala shows that people would feel safer with more data on indoor air quality. Read More
Good ventilation in the workplace can help reduce the spread of coronavirus, says HSE
September 15, 2021
As more people return to the workplace, the HSE is stressing the importance of good ventilation to support businesses minimise the risk of coronavirus. Read More
How to improve workplace health with HVAC in mind
August 16, 2021
There are many areas that it is important to look at in order to understand the healthiness of staff, but one that is too often overlooked in your building's heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Read More
Monitoring indoor air quality and pollutants in the workplace
August 2, 2021
In this blog, Susan Cassells, Business Development Manager for SOCOTEC’s Environment & Safety division, explores how organisations can improve indoor air quality on their premises to safeguard employees against a host of occupational health concerns. Read More
The role of ventilation in stopping the spread of COVID-19
July 19, 2021
The HSE has reviewed its ventilation and Air Conditioning guidance, which states that employers must make sure there is an adequate supply of fresh air (ventilation) in enclosed areas of the workplace. Read More
Webinar: Benefits of clean air in indoor working environments
May 18, 2021
As part of Safety & Health Expo Connect, listen back on-demand and learn the benefits of clean air in indoor working environments. Read More
“Workers are exposed most and considered last,” SHP meets Hilda Palmer
May 7, 2021
SHP speaks to Hilda Palmer, who was named SHP’s Most Influential Individual in health & safety in December, about the health & safety system in the UK, Grenfell and building safety, COVID-19 and the importance award recognition brings to her work. Read More
