There has arguably never been a time where there has been such a widespread focus on risk than over the past 12 months. We have been in a global health pandemic, of course, and a lot of the discussions are rightly about health issues. However, risk plays a big role too. What risk do I have of catching Covid-19? What … Read More
Mental Health Awareness Days – A Force for Good or Box-ticking?
There is no shortage of mental health awareness days and campaigns, with companies across the UK recognising or getting involved with them. They include Stress Awareness Month in April, the Mental Health Foundation’s Mental Health Awareness Week in May, World Suicide Prevention Day in September, World Mental Health Day in October, and Anti-Bullying Week in November. Do these initiatives work, … Read More
Do Existing Health and Safety Regulations Support Changing Work Practices?
Businesses in most industries have dramatically transformed their operations over the past 12 months to adapt to the realities of Covid-19 and the restrictions that have been introduced to help deal with the pandemic. Many of these transformations have had significant health and safety implications. As the progress of the vaccination programme continues at pace, many of us are now … Read More
