Two forward-thinking UK companies have been recognised for their practical solutions to tackle musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace, as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced the winners of its annual ‘Risk Reduction Through Design’ awards. The awards, jointly sponsored by HSE and the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF)), showcase innovative design […]
Where is the need to tackle work-related stress, depression and anxiety in law? The need to protect your workers, and potentially others, from work-related stress, depression and anxiety falls under the provision sections 2 and 3 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Like other hazards the employer needs to do a […]
Earlier this year, HSE and Healthy Working Wales joined together to host a webinar to provide essential information and practical strategies to help employers in Wales manage work-related stress and support good mental health in the workplace. And now it’s live and available on demand. Hear from Rob McGreal, Policy Adviser for work-related stress at […]
Dan Williamson from HSE’s Digital Team has chosen to share his family’s profound story of asbestos exposure, the devastating toll mesothelioma has taken on them, and the importance of ongoing asbestos safety initiatives. My old man was from London and my mum moved down there when they got married. I was born and raised […]
This week marks the third anniversary of the Working Minds campaign and the release of HSE’s latest work-related ill-health and injury statistics. The campaign aims to raise awareness of how employers can prevent work-related stress and support good mental health. It provides practical tools and step-by-step guidance for businesses to use to make it routine […]
In this blog, Susanne Kennedy, Programme Manager for HSE, shares a heartfelt story about her Uncle Robert, whose life was tragically affected by asbestos exposure. My beloved Uncle Robert worked in the building industry, starting out as a young man in the 1970s. He progressed to a supervisor role, primarily working on oil-based heating solutions. […]
By Sam Downie, Managing Director at Mates in Mind At Mates in Mind, we advocate for change – working with organisations and government to influence and embed system change, to ensure that everyone is able to achieve positive mental health in and through work. However, if you own, or work for, an SME it can […]
As this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May 2024) unfolds, we are pleased to announce two new Working Minds campaign partners in the construction and entertainment/leisure sectors. We welcome the Scaffolding Association and the Professional Lighting and Sound Association (PLASA) to our network of partners, which now stands at 35 dedicated organisations across a […]
In a bid to highlight workplace health solutions, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has unveiled its 2024 ‘Risk Reduction Through Design’ awards winners, celebrating design changes that mitigate the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace. The Risk Reduction Through Design award 2023/24, sponsored by HSE and the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human […]
As part of Stress Awareness Month this April, we’ve launched a new mini-game designed to put your knowledge on workplace stress and associated legal requirements to the test. The challenge is simple. Chart your own way up to the top of the board while answering questions on stress. Collect the green resources to boost your […]
