Work-related musculoskeletal disorders
The prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among electronics manufacturing workers: a cross-sectional analytical study in China. The electronic industry is one of the largest global industries and is known for its rapid technological innovation, global competition, and labour intensity. However, high ergonomic risks include high load, repetition, and awkward posture. The…
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HSE safety notice: high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in cargo and slop tanks
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has identified high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide in cargo and slop tanks onboard some FPSOs (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) and FSUs (Floating Storage Units) operating in UKCS. The concentration levels are up to 16,000ppm and this is above the measuring limits of the standard portable gas monitoring…
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Mental wellbeing in the workplace
A recent LawCare report found that 61% of those that participated had often experienced anxiety within the last year. Likewise, the International Bar Association’s Mental Wellbeing in the Legal Profession: A Global Study found that 56% of professionals in the legal sector had experienced anxiety. It must also be pointed out that this 24/7…
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Long term sickness in the workforce, and possible causes
Long term sickness is a constant battle for both employees and employers alike. So what may be contributing to the record numbers of long term sickness in the workforce? In this article, we focus on five factors that can have a negative effect on mental health. Long working hours Long working hours are…
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Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month
May is Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month. The Huntington’s Disease Association has called for better help and support for those living with the condition. A small recent poll has found that of 105 people questioned with the condition – 85% had attempted to access community mental health services, but 56% had been denied access to…
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Women at Work report 2023: Progress at diminutive rate
In recent years, there has been a growing conversation around the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Despite this, many companies still struggle to create an environment that is truly inclusive, particularly for women. This year’s Deloitte’s Women at Work report (publicised as ‘Women @ Work’), published in April 2023, sheds light…
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Volkswagen ordered to pay damages of $5.75 million in Mesothelioma case
During the years 1972-75, whilst working at Spokane Volkswagen dealership as an auto mechanic, Mr. Sorrentino, developed malignant mesothelioma which is a rare and fatal asbestos-related disease. Mesothelioma is a cancer that usually starts in the layers of tissue that cover each lung (the pleura) – this is called pleural mesothelioma. More rarely it can start…
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Signs you have a damaged skin barrier, with solutions
The skin is the largest external organ of the human body, which is covered by hair, nails, nerves and glands. The vital organ acts as a barrier between the inside and outside environment. A damaged skin barrier would lead to implications to your overall health, so it is crucial that a damaged skin barrier…
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What are your rights regarding the King’s Coronation Bank Holiday on 8th May 2023?
It has been announced that 8th May 2023, the Monday following Charles III and Camilla’s Coronation, will be a national bank holiday. Individuals, businesses and other organisations will be invited to celebrate King Charles, alongside the Queen Consort, at a lavish ceremony in Westminster Abbey on 6th May 2023. The investiture will form part…
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