A perfect storm? Personal safety in the intolerance epidemic
November 25, 2024
Are we sleep walking into a new risk environment borne out of societal intolerance, and where does the issue sit in health and safety's remit? Read More
Protecting health workers is a complex challenge, but emerging strategies show promise
November 27, 2023
We explore the complexities of protecting health workers, as research demonstrates how risk stretches beyond the workplace. Read More
90% of retail workers have been abused by customers, survey reveals
November 15, 2023
90% of retail workers - and 95% of managers - have revealed they have been abused by customers at work - being threatened, punched in the face and hit with a metal basket. Read More
Tesco staff offered bodycams after rise in violent attacks
September 12, 2023
Tesco’s Chief Executive, Ken Murphy, has announced that staff are to be offered bodycams after abuse rose by a third in the last year. Read More
Worrying figures reveal the extent of global workplace violence and harassment
February 21, 2023
More than a fifth of people across the world have experienced workplace violence and harassment, a study has found. Read More
New law protects emergency and retail workers from violence
May 17, 2022
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament. Read More
Fire crews in London and Greater Manchester to be given bullet proof vests
March 17, 2022
Firefighters in London and Greater Manchester will be given bullet proof vests, first-aid equipment and training on how to deal with terrorist attacks. Read More
UK approves treaty tackling violence at work
March 16, 2022
Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey has deposited a treaty tackling workplace violence, completing the ratification process for the UK. Read More
Home Secretary launches national communications campaign which says ‘Enough’ to violence against women and girls
March 14, 2022
The Home Secretary has launched a new, multi-year national communications campaign which says ‘Enough’ to violence against women and girls. Read More
Usdaw disappointed by government response to protection of shop workers law
September 22, 2021
Retail trade union Usdaw has said it is disappointed by the government's response to a report from a cross-party committee of MPs that recommended a new criminal offence to protect shop workers, following an upsurge in violence and abuse. Read More
