Occupational Health and Wellbeing

How to Support Working Mothers from a H&S Perspective

Menstruation, endometriosis, pregnancy, post-partum, menopause… Women face all kinds of medical conditions throughout their lifetime.

How to Support Menopause in the Workplace

Around 13 million women in the UK currently experience menopause or perimenopause – which is roughly one-third of the female working demographic.

How to Support Employees with Endometriosis at Work

As the second most common gynaecological condition in the UK, endometriosis will likely affect one of your female employees. In fact, 1 in 6 women suffer from the condition, according to leading charity Endometriosis UK.

How to Support Deaf and Hard of Hearing Employees

According to the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID), around 18 million people in the UK are deaf or hard of hearing – which is around 1 in 5 adults.

H&S Tips: How to Support Employees During Ramadan

In a few weeks, more than two billion Muslims around the world will be celebrating the religious month of Ramadan. During this time, Muslims will practice all kinds of self-reflection, self-discipline, and even self-sacrifice.

How to Support an Employee Who Has Just Received a Cancer Diagnosis

Follow this guide to understand the best HR and Health & Safety practices on how to support employees affected by cancer.

"We must look after ourselves to protect others" IOSH President urges support for mental health

Health and safety professionals must look after themselves so they can protect others, IOSH’s new President Kelly Nicoll says

Report argues UK workplaces are among the unhealthiest in Europe

With around half of those in employment working to tight deadlines, only around a third having control over how they work and half reporting being exhausted from work, a new report suggests that UK workplaces rank among the worst in Europe for workplace demands, control at work and job strain.With around half of those in employment working to tight deadlines, only around a third having control over how they work and half reporting being exhausted from work, a new report suggests that UK workplaces rank among the worst in Europe for workplace demands, control at work and job strain.

Morrisons appeal fails, £3.5 fine upheld after failure to make adjustments for vulnerable worker

Supermarket chain WM Morrisons Ltd, who went to the Court of Appeal to overturn health and safety convictions, has instead seen their convictions upheld

Govt's 'Pathways to Work' report welcomed by British Safety Council

Liz Kendall, the recently appointed secretary for the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), has pledged a fresh start for her department, saying it will become “a department for work”

Environmental health should be Government priority, says CIEH

Environmental health funding should be increased to reflect rising health inequalities and protect public health, the Chartered Institute of Environment Health has said in their new manifesto.

Working together to reduce stress in the workplace

Stress Awareness Month is held every April to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for the stress that many of us feel day to day, so it is a good time to reflect on whether more can be done within the organisation.

It's never been more important to take menopause seriously.

Free Menopause Policy Template

Challenge the stigma around menopause and help prevent workplace discrimination with your free menopause policy.

Employee Wellbeing Policy Template

1 in 4 of us experience a mental health problem each year. Which means it’s highly likely you employ somebody who struggles with their wellbeing.