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Why sit-stand desk investments fail without an active working strategy

Many employers provide sit-stand desks in a well-intentioned bid to avoid the health and productivity problems arising from prolonged sedentary working, but this approach is doomed to fail unless it forms part of a wider, everyday workplace culture that encourages and promotes ‘active working’ and regular exercise.

By Gavin Bradley, Active Working CIC and Get Britain Standing Chief wellness officer Yo-Yo OFFICE® on 03 June 2026

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Why physical security is a cornerstone of psychological wellbeing

The measures in place to protect a work site from problems like trespassing or fly-tipping on adjacent premises can have a positive or negative effect on worker wellbeing, productivity and motivation, so it’s essential employers consider measures like effective site perimeters and security arrangements when assessing overall safety and wellbeing risks.

By Chloe Miller, CC Consulting on 03 June 2026

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Managing migraine at work: what do employers get wrong?

Research suggests many managers would be reluctant to hire someone who experiences migraine due to fears they may regularly be absent from work, but simple and low-cost workplace adjustments are often all that is required to support people with migraine to continue to be fully productive.

By Andrea Quinn, The Migraine Trust on 01 June 2026

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    Risky business – how to future-proof your organisation and get ahead

    Forward-thinking organisations regularly update their plans for responding to events posing major business disruption, and existing emergency procedures for challenges, such as fire, provide a useful template for an effective business continuity strategy.

    By Ian Cooke, British Safety Council on 02 February 2026

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    Beyond awareness: how companies can support hearing protection behaviour

    Workers often fail to wear hearing protection in noisy environments, but there are some simple steps employers can take to boost wear rates – and prevent devastating hearing damage.

    By Dr Dalia Tsimpida, University of Southampton on 02 February 2026

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    Noise control: what I wish employers knew before making the big spend

    Employers often spend significant sums attempting to reduce noise levels from plant and machinery without first considering lower cost, but often more effective approaches, such as properly maintaining mechanical parts like guards, fans and compressed air systems.

    By Gill Cussons, director and consultant, Noise & Vibration Solutions UK Ltd on 02 February 2026

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    AI-powered wearables: transforming workplace health and safety

    Wearable technology powered by AI analysis is now regularly deployed to prevent safety problems like musculoskeletal injuries and collisions between forklifts and pedestrians, and future developments mean the technology looks set to make it easier to manage other safety challenges, like site evacuations.

    By Graham Sharp, Stanley on 08 December 2025

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    Suicide at work: a major problem in India

    Recent reports of suicides among workers ranging from police officers to electoral roll officials have prompted calls for employers and government agencies to do more to both reduce excessive workloads and provide better mental health support at work.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 11 December 2025

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    The price of fast fashion is not pretty

    The largely female workforce in India’s garment manufacturing industry faces long hours, low wages and poor working conditions, and campaigners say it is time the Indian government and international clothing brands took tougher action to improve working conditions, pay and employment rights.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 11 December 2025

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    Human-centred technology for better work design: rethinking musculoskeletal disorder prevention

    Although technologies like computer vision analysis, machine learning and wearable sensors are increasingly being used to identify and assess the causes of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), it’s essential to consider data relating to all aspects of work design when seeking to reduce MSDs in the workplace.

    By Cam Stevens, Pocketknife Group on 10 December 2025

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    Preventing drug and alcohol misuse through workplace testing

    Drug and alcohol testing can play a vital role in ensuring the safety of everyone at work, and simple, non-invasive testing devices are now available for fast and discreet results.

    By Mark Burrup, Draeger Safety UK on 10 December 2025

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    The psychosocial safety challenge: why UK organisations must rethink risk management

    Employers are increasingly keen to effectively manage psychosocial risks such as stress, bullying and poor work-life balance, and EHSQ digital tools make it easier both for workers to report psychosocial problems and for managers to spot patterns and trends, intervening early to protect everyone’s mental and physical wellbeing.

    By Jose Arcilla, HSI on 10 December 2025

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    Underpinning safety training with neuroscience for long lasting impact

    A behavioural safety training programme developed by Active Training Team for energy provider SSE has been carefully designed with neuroscientific principles in mind – resulting in a prestigious industry award for Best Training Initiative in 2024.

    By SSE Active Training Team (ATT) on 09 December 2025

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