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fromHigh Country News
5 days ago

New nuclear safety rules reduce protections for workers, the public - High Country News

Easing radiation standards threatens worker safety in the nuclear industry, according to a veteran who handled radioactive materials for decades.
Cancer
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Urgent warning as scientists find cancer-causing gas leaking from HOBS

Gas stoves may emit dangerous levels of benzene, posing significant health risks, including cancer, even when not in use.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Building firm fined 40k after teen dies in fall

A construction firm was fined after a teenager died from a fall due to inadequate safety measures at a building site.
Remote teams
fromBPS
1 week ago

Open-plan working leaves more room for bullying | BPS

Open-plan offices increase the risk of workplace bullying compared to private or smaller shared spaces.
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Sombr stopped a show over safety - but are concerts in the UK really that risky?

Artists are increasingly prioritizing fan safety during performances, reflecting heightened awareness after past tragedies.
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

Study Shows Hazardous Materials in Headphones Across Europe

All of the headphones studied contained hazardous substances, including bisphenols, phthalates, and flame retardants. The study notes that these findings do not pose a threat to people using these headphones in the immediate future, but goes on to observe that repeated exposure to the substances mentioned above pose a long-term risk to public health.
Health
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Hundreds of thousands of NHS staff in England attacked and harassed, survey shows

NHS staff experience record levels of violence, harassment, bullying, racism, and sexual harassment, with significant underreporting of non-violent incidents.
Online learning
fromTalentLMS Blog
3 weeks ago

How to Expose Checkbox Training Before It Happens

Checkbox training creates an illusion of capability, erodes trust, and wastes time without delivering measurable business impact or genuine skill development.
Business
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Why UK businesses are taking physical security more seriously - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK businesses are shifting physical security from a background facilities concern to a central risk management priority as operational complexity and vulnerabilities increase.
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Indoor air quality is becoming a business priority

MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) systems are designed to continuously replace stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air while recovering heat that would otherwise be lost. In commercial and residential buildings, this technology provides several important advantages. First, it allows buildings to remain energy efficient without sacrificing airflow.
Real estate
Healthcare
fromSocial Media Explorer
3 weeks ago

Medical Waste Disposal: A Breakdown - Social Media Explorer

U.S. healthcare facilities generate 3.5 million tons of medical waste annually, requiring specific disposal methods and regulatory compliance with potential fines up to $13,653 per violation.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Thousands of pollution incidents in England downgraded without site visit, data suggests

Environment Agency staff downgraded 98% of 2,778 serious water pollution incidents reported in 2024 without site visits, representing a 1,500% increase in downgrades since 2021.
Renovation
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

How to evaluate a scaffold hire company for safety and reliability in the UK - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Evaluate scaffold hire companies based on safety certifications, regulatory compliance, equipment quality, and staff training to protect workers and project timelines.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

The leaders' guide to handling an ICE visit in the workplace | Fortune

Employers must tailor their response to ICE depending on the document type: I-9 audit, administrative warrant, or judicial warrant, each allowing different employer actions.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Watch your step! Injury stats point to first aid, training needs as priorities

Farmers aged 45–50 had the most grain farm injuries; foot injuries (sprains, fractures) dominate—keep first-aid kits stocked, carry splints, and provide first-aid and safety training.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

RoSPA launches expert commission to shape the future of occupational safety skills

RoSPA launched an expert-led commission to address UK occupational safety and health skills shortages through five roundtables and strategic recommendations.
#workplace-safety
Environment
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Why London's boardrooms are taking a hard look at cleaning chemicals - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London organisations are shifting cleaning-chemical procurement from lowest-cost buying to compliant, traceable, and bespoke formulations driven by ESG and regulatory risk.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Food safety and compliance: How smart refrigeration protects your business - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Refrigeration is one of the most important elements of a successful food safety program, regardless of whether you run a retail operation, catering service or restaurant. Smart refrigeration technologies allow for greater protection against spoilage, reduced time spent monitoring refrigerators/freezers and the ability to provide inspections without the need for manual monitoring. Keep reading to find out how smart refrigeration technology works, and the ways in which it protects your business.
Food & drink
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Man dead after industrial accident in Vaughan | CBC News

A man is dead after an industrial accident in Vaughan on Thursday, said York police. Officers responded to an accident around noon on Thursday on Applewood Crescent, police said in an emailed statement. A man was pronounced dead at the scene after being assessed by paramedics on site. Police said the Ministry of Labour is investigating the incident.
Canada news
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

More than half of British workers making mistakes due to stress, research finds

A survey by health and safety training provider Astutis found that 52.6 per cent of employees admit stress has led them to make errors at work, while 28.5 per cent say they have missed deadlines due to feeling overwhelmed. Almost a third (32.9 per cent) reported clashing with colleagues as a direct result of stress. The findings come as new figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reveal that 964,000 workers in Britain suffered from work-related stress, depression or anxiety over the past year,
Mental health
fromwww.hrdive.com
2 months ago

Digital surveillance may increase worker anxiety, injuries

Digital surveillance can affect workers' physical and mental health in both positive and negative ways, according to a recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office. For instance, monitoring tools or apps can alert employees about potential health problems or increase their sense of safety. However, these technologies can also increase anxiety or the risk of injury by pushing workers to move faster to meet productivity goals.
Privacy professionals
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

Exposure Assessment Platforms Signal a Shift in Focus

Exposure Assessment Platforms replace traditional Vulnerability Management by providing continuous, risk‑prioritized, cross‑layer visibility to reduce alert fatigue and address “dead‑end” exposures.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Hospitals with unsafe concrete expected to miss rebuild deadline

Work to fix hospitals built using unsafe concrete will not be completed in time to meet the government's target, a new report has warned. Seven hospitals built using Raac, or reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, were prioritised for remedial work last year, with the government setting a deadline of 2030. The new buildings are now expected to open in 2032 and 2033 - but some are already facing pressure to meet the revised timetable, the National Audit Office (NAO) said.
UK news
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario's workplace safety board is spending over $800K on an ad blitz. Its own workers are questioning why | CBC News

Ontario's WSIB spent $855,000 on TV ads defended as service information but criticized by unions and opposition as misallocated funds.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Office buzz: UK employers turn to beehives to boost workplace wellbeing

Employers install on-site beehives to reduce stress, build community, reconnect staff with nature, and teach purpose-driven, decentralised teamwork inspired by beehives.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Building Regulation Drawings: Your Complete Guide to Compliance and Approval

Unlike planning drawings that focus on external appearance and planning policy, building regulation drawings dive deep into the technical specifications-showing construction methods, materials, structural elements, insulation values, ventilation strategies, and safety features. These drawings serve as your blueprint for compliance, providing Building Control officers with the information they need to assess whether your project meets the legal requirements for structural stability, fire safety, energy efficiency, accessibility, and overall construction quality.
Renovation
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

People think abuse comes with working in A&E. It shouldn't be like that'

Hospital staff face frequent verbal and physical abuse from patients; a renewed Never OK campaign aims to increase reporting and reduce violence against staff.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Clean Harbors (CLH): The Environmental Services Moat is Expanding

Clean Harbors just locked in a $110 million contract for PFAS water filtration at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. This isn't just another project win. It's validation of the company's end-to-end PFAS solution: lab analytics, water filtration, site remediation, and most critically, high-temperature incineration disposal.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Critical incident declared at hospitals by trust

Rising demand for services has led an NHS trust serving Suffolk and Essex to declare a critical incident. East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust told the BBC it was facing "significant pressure", including hospitals in Ipswich and Colchester. Earlier this month, the NHS reported a rise in flu and other winter viruses after Christmas. The trust has encouraged people to seek help from pharmacists or use NHS 111 where appropriate.
Public health
Public health
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Farm Safety Roundup, Ep 17: How loud is too loud? with Scott McLachlin

Farm noise causes preventable hearing loss and increases safety risks; awareness, equipment maintenance, noise controls, and consistent hearing protection reduce the risk.
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