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Working in precarious times: the gig economy and zero-hours contracts

Insecure work, whether through zero-hour contracts or through platforms operating within the gig economy, has come under fire in some quarters for driving high levels of worker stress and anxiety. But others point to the flexibility it provides to workers – particularly if they are students or have caring responsibilities – as well as to employers in sectors with fluctuating demand.

By Kerry Reals on 02 December 2024

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How can we support our people better in a changing world?

At the end of November, I had the privilege of presenting top-performing organisations with our prestigious Sword, Globe and Shield of Honour awards, recognising their achievements in health, safety, environmental and wellbeing management. It’s something I relish doing every year, and this time was no exception.

By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 04 December 2024

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British Safety Council and Dr Tim Marsh launch book to raise money for mental health charities

British Safety Council has teamed up with renowned safety psychologist Dr Tim Marsh to publish a book containing his insights on health, safety and wellbeing over the years, with all proceeds being donated to two mental health charities.

By British Safety Council on 23 January 2025

News

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British Safety Council and Dr Tim Marsh launch book to raise money for mental health charities

British Safety Council has teamed up with renowned safety psychologist Dr Tim Marsh to publish a book containing his insights on health, safety and wellbeing over the years, with all proceeds being donated to two mental health charities.

By British Safety Council on 23 January 2025

Features

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Emergency evacuation for people with mobility issues: why we must do better

With research revealing poor understanding among many businesses of their duty to have arrangements in place to safely evacuate mobility-impaired people, it’s time for the government to educate building owners about their obligations and mandate the provision of evacuation equipment, to ensure a safe evacuation for everyone.

By Gerard Wallace, Evac+Chair International on 01 August 2023

Prosecutions

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Building firm with ‘outdated’ attitude to safety fined after steeplejack fell to his death while restoring church

A construction company has been fined £60,000 after a worker fell to his death while carrying out restoration work on a 60-metre tall church steeple.

By Kerry Reals on 21 January 2025

Opinion

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Winter blues – how to support employee mental health

The winter period can have a negative impact on employee mental health for a variety of reasons, but employers can support staff through these challenges by having ongoing open communication and honest conversations on how best to support their wellbeing.

By Ruhel Ahmed, Acas on 10 January 2025