Sacked chief planned to "re-energise" climate change summit
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Coronavirus another reason to promote home working, says lawyer
Employers should encourage their staff to work from home if they have symptoms of Coronavirus, and to consider paying workers under quarantine, to stop the risk of the disease spreading.
By Belinda Liversedge on 27 February 2020
Rise in female mesothelioma deaths sheds new light on asbestos risk
Britain may be facing a “new wave” of asbestos-related deaths among women, a lawyer has said after the latest HSE statistics revealed around one in six deaths from mesothelioma are females.
By Belinda Liversedge on 27 February 2020
Sacked chief planned to "re-energise" climate change summit
The former head of the global summit on climate change has warned of a “yawning gap” between the world’s expectations and action from global leaders.
By on 12 February 2020
Presenteeism costing firms £29bn, says Deloitte mental health report
Poor mental health is costing UK employers up to £45 billion, an increase of 16 per cent since it last investigated the issue in 2017, according to new analysis by Deloitte.
By Belinda Liversedge on 24 January 2020
UK set to miss environmental targets in 2020 and beyond
It is feared that the UK will miss a range of environmental targets in the early 2020s, including air pollution and recycling, says a joint report by Unearthed and the Financial Times.
By Belinda Liversedge on 15 January 2020
New London electric bus sound could pose dangers, warns Unite
Unite the union has warned that the new sound chosen for London’s electric buses creates dangers for road users and pedestrians as it sounds nothing like a traditional bus.
By Belinda Liversedge on 07 January 2020
Prosecution for work-related stress "just matter of time", law event hears
HSE could be building up to take legal action against an organisation for failing to manage work-related stress, according to a UK government advisor on mental ill-health.
By Belinda Liversedge on 01 January 2020
Sleeping workers among 43 killed in Delhi factory blaze
At least 43 people have died in a factory fire in north Delhi, India, on 8 December, which broke out while workers were sleeping inside.
By Gajal Gupta on 10 December 2019
General election: what will the parties do for health and safety?
On the 12 December this week, millions of people around the country will vote in the general election.
By Belinda Liversedge on 09 December 2019
GPs to do consultations using stand-up desks in health trial
GPs are trialling stand-up desks in a study investigating the health impacts of reducing sedentary working.
By Belinda Liversedge on 22 November 2019
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