Workplaces ‘becoming hotels’ to better serve employees
May 17, 2023
If you sit in a communal area of your office, could you be in a hotel instead of a workplace? Workplace supplies company, Banner, discusses recent changes in office layouts... Read More
2023 BUDGET: Focus on disability benefits and workplace wellbeing
March 15, 2023
In his inaugural Budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced plans to change disability benefit and an increased focus on mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. Read More
Manufacturing company fined after worker suffers brain injury in forklift truck incident
November 4, 2020
A company that manufactures metal pressings and sub-assemblies for the automotive industry, has been fined after a worker was struck by a forklift truck and suffered a serious brain injury. Read More
Half of British worker absence due to stress
February 19, 2018
Half of employee absence is due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety, according to a new survey. Read More
£350k in fines for multiple failings in workplace transport case
February 2, 2018
Croydon council and a large waste company have been fined after a worker was crushed by a reversing dust cart, suffering significant injury. Read More
Nine ways to improve your safety culture
January 25, 2018
Claire Awty of Juice Learning takes a look at what a safety culture for 2018 should look like - and how to build for 2019. Read More
New AI project to tackle workplace safety risks
January 18, 2018
Two leading firms – Cisco and Cortexica Vision Systems – are to join forces to develop an artificial intelligence system, which will help prevent safety risks in the workplace. Read More
Dame Judith Hackitt & Andrew Sharman’s 5 tips for getting business to ‘own’ HSE
January 12, 2018
I recently delivered a webinar with my colleague Dame Judith Hackitt for Barbour EHS and SHP Online to share ideas on how to engage senior leaders in owning health and safety at work. Read More
Advice: How to build respectful behaviours in teams
October 3, 2017
Dr Flis responds to a letter on workplace respect, and how best to deal with the issue. Read More
Survey: One in five ‘don’t follow’ H&S protocol following accidents
August 2, 2017
New study shows lack of H&S and fire safety knowledge among 2,000 workers. Read More