“Whistle blowing” is a term for what is known legally as a Public Interest Disclosure. The term is used when a member of staff raises
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Some of the world’s biggest disasters, including Chernobyl and the Exxon Valdez oil spill, have been a result of human error attributable in some way
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Introduction Sick building syndrome (SBS) has been reported since the 1960s, with increasing reports in the 1970s and 1980s of health problems in office environments.
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In December, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) announced that confirmed laboratory reports of norovirus, the winter vomiting bug, were 83% higher than the same time
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The search is on to find the world’s healthiest workplaces This spring, London is hosting a new award scheme and summit aimed at finding the
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New research published recently in a scientific journal indicates that GPs need to be better at recognising occupational asthma after figures show that many people
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The main causes of accidents have changed in recent years with human error and safety behaviour issues usually being the dominant factors. Inadvertent types of
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Mould is a surprisingly common workplace problem and its presence can cause concern due to the potential health effects. Can it be a cause of
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Most Popular ArticlesKeeping your workplace clean and free from unsightly clutter is an important part of good management. Health hazards can quickly establish themselves in poorly maintained
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“Hot-desking” is now a common feature in many office-based environments. The principle is that workstations are used to their maximum potential, particularly where an organisation
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Mould is a surprisingly common workplace problem and its presence can cause concern due to the potential health effects. Can it be a cause of
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The HSE has set up a new occupational disease community site, designed to encourage the promotion and exchange of ideas and initiatives for tackling occupational
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