The role of key workers has also been widely discussed, such as the value of NHS staff and care workers, the role of educators and the rapid transition to home schooling. And as I sit here at home thinking about the 27million households in the UK on lockdown, and the impact on people and their communities, I can hear a familiar sound; that of another vital front line service – the refuse lorry...
With almost 2000 RoSPA Awards entrants and even with the extra day available in 2020, bringing the best out in this global network needed extra pairs of hands
‘Blue Monday’ may not be supported by hard evidence, but depression and other mental health issues are a real concern in the workplace.
Head of RoSPA Scotland and OHS Policy Advisor Karen McDonnell discusses her recent performance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and how it had strong similarities with her mentoring work…
Following their successful involvement in the LOcHER Project over the last three years, Preston’s College has decided to take the plunge and enter into the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards. In this short post, their Estates, Health & Safety Manager, David Foy, describes the experience… “Following a discussion with Karen McDonnell (Head of Occupational Safety,... Continue Reading →
The latest in our #OSHtober blogs looks at a driving issue that affects all of us on a regular basis, namely finding the best place to park your car…
In the first of our series of #OSHtober blogs, we take a look at the responsibilities of both employers and employees when it comes to driving for work…
Remember when you were learning to drive and you had to identify number plates on other cars? When was the last time you tried to do it? If you’re a driver, it is vital to have regular eye tests. As we get older, eyesight can deteriorate. Aside from being a hazard to both yourself and... Continue Reading →
Whilst many of us enjoy driving for work, it can be a demanding and stressful activity. Having to get to an important meeting, making an urgent delivery, even driving home after a taxing day can be stressful.
You’d probably be surprised to learn that statistically July and August are the most dangerous times to drive your car and the summer months see the most fatalities and serious injuries on Britain’s roads
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