HSE inspectors made a series of proactive inspections last week in Manchester city centre to tackle ill-health on construction sites.
By Belinda Liversedge on 28 October 2025
The government’s forthcoming plan to tackle long-term sickness and workforce inactivity must build on learning around past failures, a spokesperson from the Institute for Employment Studies has said.
By Belinda Liversedge on 16 October 2025
Sitting has been called the new smoking, and now professors have come up with a more helpful analogy to beat our addiction to the seat – movement snacks.
By Belinda Liversedge on 01 August 2025
Employers must “adapt with the times,” the leader of a major government review has urged, which confirms record numbers of people suffering from work-limiting health conditions and increasing joblessness due to mental ill health.
By Belinda Liversedge on 20 March 2025
Wearable technology powered by AI analysis and insights is increasingly being deployed to prevent problems like musculoskeletal injuries and forklift and pedestrian collisions. But it also helps employers target their safety training and safety measures where they are most needed.
By Graham Sharp, Stanley on 04 December 2024
Although musculoskeletal disorders are a major cause of work-related ill health, they are often preventable, and HSE offers a variety of tools to help employers assess and control the risks during activities such as manual handling.
By Louisa Wood and Matt Birtles, HSE on 04 December 2024
The number of people in Great Britain who reported suffering work-related ill health fell slightly in 2023/24, compared with the previous year, but work-related fatalities and non-fatal injuries were both up, according to the latest annual statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
By Kerry Reals on 20 November 2024
When most people think of injuries in the materials handling industry, they picture serious incidents – severe trauma or even fatalities. However, a silent issue affects far more workers every day: musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
By Kirsty Cunningham, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks on 11 November 2024
Standing for long periods of time is no better for your health than sitting at a desk and may even increase the risk of circulatory issues, according to a new study which emphasises the importance of regular movement throughout the day.
By Kerry Reals on 18 October 2024
Versus Arthritis has published a manifesto calling on the next UK Government to make arthritis a priority and improve work-related support for the millions of people who suffer from the condition.
By Kerry Reals on 21 June 2024
