Former top Health and Safety Executive (HSE) officials have published three papers commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Robens report; ‘Why Robens?’, ‘Unravelling the Maze’ and ‘What Difference Did Robens Make?’. These include an examination of how the study came to be, what happened to its recommendations, and how health and safety results have changed.
According to the findings, workplace fatalities, major injuries, and accidents have decreased dramatically since 1974. Fatalities have decreased by 88%, while non-fatal accidents have decreased by 72% since 1986/87. These represent annual savings of 4.8% and 4.0%, respectively.
So, what exactly is the Robens report and what has happened since for fatalities in the workplace to decrease by 88% 50 years on from the original report? Read on to find out.
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January is a difficult month for a lot of people. In particular, returning to work after the high of the holiday season can leave a lot of people feeling low.
Fortunately, there are ways to spruce up your work environment that will make it a more appealing place to come back to, and hopefully ease your staff back into work in a way that makes them smile.
Let’s look at some of the ways you can keep the January blues at bay:
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New HSE research has found that face masks with ear loops are no longer considered adequate examples of tight-fitting RPE. Below, we detail exactly what RPE is, and why the HSE have come to this recent decision.
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In September 2022, the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued guidelines on supporting mental health in the workplace. It’s estimated that on an annual basis, the global economy loses $1 trillion (approx. £838.4 billion) due to mental health.
Depression and anxiety contribute to this in particular, and with 15% of working adults having a mental disorder at any point in time, the WHO have now stepped in with their ‘WHO Guidelines on Mental Health at Work’, which focuses on six key areas.
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Correct product packaging and labelling is crucial not only for the customer experience, but also for their safety. Misinformation can be incredibly damaging, and the day-to-day products we purchase are no exception.
In the UK, product labelling laws can get very specific. Below, we’ve provided the general rules for labelling products in retail, as well as some specific examples.
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