Health, Safety and Wellbeing

This article introduces the law on health and safety at work. It pays particular attention to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA).

This article provides an overview of the main requirements in each of the six pack safety regulations, 1992.

This article outlines how employee consultation can help an organisation to generate a better awareness and understanding of health and safety.

This article examines methods for tackling sickness absence in the workplace.

With poor layout and design being cited as major factors in workplace injuries and accidents, the issue of effective ergonomics is one that every organisation needs to address. This article explains what ergonomics involves, and explains why it is an essential element of health and safety.

Statistics reveal that around one in four people can expect to experience mental health problems at some point in their lives – making it a serious challenge for organisations. Here we explore the key considerations for employers regarding mental health, with advice on how to recognise the warning signs and take appropriate action.

Smoking and passive smoking are a well-known threat to people’s health. In response, the UK government has passed laws banning smoking in an attempt to save lives and prevent diseases causes by passive smoking. This article provides guidance on what organisations must do to comply with the law.

Here we examine the impact of substance misuse in the workplace, outlining some of the steps organisations can take to minimise the consequences of substance misuse by employees.

While the negative effects of sleep deprivation on personal performance are common knowledge, our fast-paced corporate culture still confuses sleeplessness with high performance and productivity. This article explores the impact of sleep deprivation in our workplaces.

In this article we explore what wellbeing at work involves, the cost of ill health to organisations, how wellbeing initiatives can benefit employers, and how organisations can introduce them into their workplace.

This article looks at the various tools organisations can use to monitor their health and safety performance, with particular emphasis on inspection and audits.

This article lists some of the signs and symptoms which could indicate substance misuse.

On 17 March 2008, Dame Carol Black unveiled the results of the first ever review into the health of the working population in the UK. 'Working for a Healthier Tomorrow' calls for major reforms to work-related health services and a new approach to work and health in the UK. Here we provide a summary of the key findings and recommendations of the review.

This article outlines seven methods organisations can use to engage their employees in health and safety.

The benefits of developing a smoke-free policy, with guidelines and a checklist for developing such a policy.

This article outlines the benefits of a substance misuse policy, providing guidelines and a checklist for developing such a policy.

Everyone knows about the importance of health promotion and the benefits that good health can bring to employees and organisations as a whole. However, encouraging people to take the first steps towards improving their health can be a real challenge. This guide is packed with information on planning and running health promotion campaigns in the workplace, including how to present the business case for health promotion and some suggested activities.

Healthy employees are motivated employees, who improve performance and productivity, which translates into healthier profits. This methodology guides you through the main elements of promoting employee wellbeing.

Want to improve employee wellbeing but don't have the resources? This article provides some simple, inexpensive ways to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of your employees for minimal outlay.

According to UK national statistics, around one in four people will experience mental health problems at some point in their life. Here are some useful tips on what you can do to prevent mental ill health, and what you can do if you or someone you know does fall ill.

Ensure that you get the sleep you need to perform at your peak with these top tips.