
New research findings show high levels of mental distress and reluctance to seek professional help
High levels of mental distress and a reluctance to seek professional help among UK construction workers is leading to increased alcohol...

HSE respiratory health inspection initiative for the construction sector
Be aware of the risks, and make sure you know how to stay safe Employers: You have a legal responsibility to protect workers and if you...

HSE Respiratory Inspection Initiative - Content needed
During October HSE are once again running their respiratory inspection initiative on construction sites. Throughout the month,...

International Workers' Memorial Day, 28 April 2021
Every year on April 28th, all around the world the trade union movement unites to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day (#IWMD21). We...

CECA To Run SMAC-21 with Mates in Mind and Cancer Research UK In October
CECA has announced the dates for its annual health, safety & wellbeing campaign Stop. Make a Change for this year, which will take place...

Mates in Mind wins award to fund vital research into mental health issues amongst self-employed
Mates in Mind are proud to announce that its proposal for a new research initiative designed to discover more about the mental health...

Construction Industry advised to keep working safely through lockdown
The Construction Leadership Council has reinforced the Government’s message that the industry should continue to trade through the new...

HSE initiative on respiratory risk and occupational lung disease starting 5 October
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) across Great Britain will be focusing on understanding and preventing respiratory disease caused by...

HSE Work-Related Stress Talking Toolkit for the Construction Industry
The Health and Safety Executive has produced a draft Talking Toolkit on 'Preventing Work-Related Stress in the Construction Industry'...

Preventing MSDs - new best practice guide to Plasterboard Handling
This new Best Practice guide looks at ways to reduce the risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) when planning for the delivery and...