Latest Occupational Health and Safety News
Legal Requirements of Occupational Health
Health surveillance allows for early identification of ill health and helps identify any corrective action needed. It may also be required by law for employees exposed to noise/vibration, solvents, fumes, dust, biological agents or work in compressed air.
Whats Your Pressure
If left untreated, high blood pressure can increase the risk of developing serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes. Employers must monitor their employees especially if they work in high-risk areas such as heights/confined spaces or drive company vehicles.
Addicted to Gaming?
Gaming addiction is now classified as a disorder by WHO. What happens when gaming takes over your life? Read on for potential symptoms, effects and what you can do about it as an individual or employer? What can it mean from an occupational health standpoint?
MPA South West Region Health & Safety Awareness Day
The Health & Safety Awareness Day is designed to promote best practice and encourage the whole workforce to be the eyes and ears of fellow workers.
Firm fined £300k after worker severs fingers
An Essex based food manufacturer has been fined after a worker had four fingers amputated while operating a metalworking lathe, using an emery cloth to clean steel shafts.
Worker’s arm amputated after machinery incident
The director of a plastic recycling company has been sentenced to 10 weeks in prison after a worker’s arm was amputated.
Those January Blues
The first few weeks of January are often perceived as a challenging time for employees from a mental wellbeing perspective. Read on for Safewell’s guide to helping you beat the mid-winter blues.
Jump starting January
Now 2018 is here, we explain how increasing physical activity has the potential to improve physical and mental health, as well as general wellbeing. We share some physical activity guidelines, talk about illness prevention and how exercise improves work productivity.
Understanding CDM 2015 Regulations
Safewell has been dealing with an increased volume of enquiries sparked by the new CDM regulations 2015. Individuals and companies from varying backgrounds and sizes are unsure if the new regulations apply to them and if they do, what they should do about it.
A very Merry Christmas from all at Safewell
Have fun and be merry during the festive season, but stay safe. Here are a couple of tips and reminders to keep you safe this winter.
