HSE zeroes in on home worker safety amid calls for ‘more guidance’
HSE is reminding employers that protecting the health and safety of their hybrid and home workers is a “legal duty, not optional guidance.”
By Belinda Liversedge on 10 March 2026
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Employers urged to publish menopause ‘action plans’ from April
The government has launched a new initiative encouraging large employers to publish menopause action plans to help women thrive in the workplace.
By Belinda Liversedge on 06 March 2026
Mates in Mind warns HSE “stepping up” focus on stress following university breach
Mental health charity, Mates in Mind is urging businesses to review their stress management practices following regulatory action from HSE and in the build up to Stress Awareness month in April.
By Belinda Liversedge on 05 March 2026
School inspections take toll on teachers’ mental health, finds report
A new schools inspection system is needed which prioritises the wellbeing of teaching staff and schoolchildren, the sister of headteacher, Ruth Perry, who took her own life has said.
By Belinda Liversedge on 17 November 2023
Happy at work and more active: nation’s wellbeing has improved says ONS
More than two thirds (68 per cent) of adults in Great Britain say they feel hopeful about their future, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS)’s latest national wellbeing study.
By Belinda Liversedge on 10 November 2023
More control over tasks lowers risk of heart disease in workers, finds study
Employees with bosses who micromanage them are at greater risk of heart attack than those given more flexibility and control over tasks, a new study has found.
By Belinda Liversedge on 09 November 2023
King’s speech: Terrorism Bill puts new duties on owners of public buildings
Owners of sports grounds, theatres, visitor attractions and other public buildings with a capacity of more than 100 will have a new duty to protect against terrorist attacks under legislation introduced in the King’s speech.
By Belinda Liversedge on 08 November 2023
Working people should have say in AI, not just ‘tech bros and politicians’
AI Safety Summit a ‘missed opportunity’ for worker safety, says open letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
By Belinda Liversedge on 03 November 2023
Try the shout test to protect workers’ hearing
Bosses who have to shout at work to get heard may not actually be angry, HSE scientists have said. Instead, they may have a noise problem in their workplace.
By Belinda Liversedge on 02 November 2023
British Safety Council conference: resilience in a changing world
An exciting line-up of speakers presented at the British Safety Council’s 13th annual conference, which took place virtually on 17 October.
By Belinda Liversedge on 18 October 2023
Stimulating talks at MAD World, but audience brings much to the party
There has always been a buzz about MAD World, the conference that stands for Make A Difference, held on 12 October in London.
By Belinda Liversedge on 16 October 2023
Number of schools with at-risk concrete continues to grow
The number of schools in England where at-risk concrete has been identified has risen to 174, according to the Department for Education (DfE).
By Belinda Liversedge on 26 September 2023
'Register high rise buildings by 1 October, or face penalties,' says BSR
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has warned owners that “time is running out” to avoid criminal charges if they have not yet registered their high-rise buildings.
By Belinda Liversedge on 26 September 2023
