Week 2 of National Safe Work Month Zeroes in on Workers’ Mental Health in Australia

Week 2 of National Safe Work Month

National Safe Work Month (NSWM) 2023 has entered its second week and the theme of the month has shifted to ‘Protecting workers’ wellbeing’. In a media release, Safe Work highlighted the psychosocial hazards faced by workers that may cause psychological and physical harm. These hazards include job demands, low job control, poor support, lack of role … Read more

2023 NEBOSH Graduation Celebration

2023 NEBOSH Graduation Celebration

Over 500 Diplomates from 30 countries attended the NEBOSH Graduation and Awards Ceremony at the University of Warwick last month. The event recognised the successful completion of the following qualifications: NEBOSH National and International Diplomas – in both occupational health and safety, and environmental management; NEBOSH Diploma in Regulatory Occupational Health and Safety, a qualification … Read more

Flour Mills HSE Manager Bags Distinction In England’s Top Food Safety For Manufacturing Accreditation Course

Flour Mills HSE Manager Bags Distinction In England's Top Food Safety For Manufacturing Accreditation Course

CHIKA MAUREEN SAMUELS, AN EXPERIENCE FOOD SAFETY AND QHSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AUDITOR WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST FOOD MULTI-PRODUCERIES IN AFGHANISTAN, CONTAINS A QUALIFIED DISTINCTION IN FOOD SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT FOR MATERIALING. Chika Samuels is one of the only trainees in her cohort who has received a qualified distinction under the Highfield level 4 Award in … Read more

Ireland HSE Autumn/Winter Flu and Covid-19 Vaccination

Ireland HSE begins its autumnwinter Flu and Covid-19 vaccination programme in Tipperary

The HSE’s Autumn/Winter vaccination program has begun in the South East, with the rollout of the free Flu and COVID19 vaccines to recommended groups. The COVID19 Autumn Winter booster vaccine is recommended for:  People aged 50 and over. People who have a long-term health condition  Healthcare workers Pregnant women  The Flu vaccine is recommended for: … Read more

HSE Issues Warning about e-cigarette Products with ‘Illegal Amounts of Nicotine’

HSE Issues Warning about e-cigarette Products with ‘Illegal Amounts of Nicotine’

The Irish Health and Safety (HSE) regulatory body has urged members of the general public to discontinue the use of two e-cigarettes which contain “unacceptable levels of nicotine.” The HSE said that the two products in question are the “R and M Tornado” and “WGA”, both of which contain more than 2pc (20mg/ml) of nicotine … Read more

When Should PPE Be Used in the Workplace?

When Should PPE Be Used in the Workplace

As we know that PPE is used to reduce or minimize the exposure to risk which could be from physical, chemical, ergonomic, or biological agents; so if we are asked “When Should PPE Be Used in the Workplace“? The simple and direct answer is that we need PPE when there is a tendency of exposure … Read more

Strategies for Streamlining Operations in Your Medical Practice

Strategies for Streamlining Operations in Your Medical Practice

Efficiency is the lifeblood of any successful medical practice. It not only ensures that patients receive timely and high-quality care but also contributes to the financial health and sustainability of the practice itself.  Streamlining operations is the key to achieving this efficiency, and in this article, we’ll look at some strategies and best practices to … Read more

Top 19 Most Influential People In The Health, Safety & Environment Profession

19 Most Influential People In The Health, Safety & Environment Profession

The top 19 most influential people in the Health, Safety, and Environment profession are people who through their advocacy, teaching, research, mentoring, legislating, litigating, or rule-making have played a role in steering the course of Health Safety and Environment; they have successfully inspired, engaged and driven change in occupational health and safety. These names are … Read more