News

All items: Health and safety

MPs call for maximum workplace temperature to be set

Date:

26 July 2018

As the heatwave continues across the UK, MPs have urged the government to introduce a maximum workplace temperature - especially for work that involves physical effort.
Assaults on NHS staff increase 10% in a year

Date:

17 April 2018

Physical assaults on NHS staff in England rose by 9.7% compared to 2015/16, according to new figures published today.
International occupational health and safety management standard published

Date:

14 March 2018

The first international standard for occupational health and safety management has been published, in an effort to address the global need to improve the health and safety of workers.
Recruiters report their quest for 'informed' candidates

Date:

19 September 2017

Three in four recruiters have stated that attracting candidates of sufficient quality is their main concern, according to survey results released today (18 September).

About this category

News: HR and legal information and guidance relating to health and safety.

The materials and information included in the XpertHR service are provided for reference purposes only. They are not intended either as a substitute for professional advice or judgment or to provide legal or other advice with respect to particular circumstances. Use of the service is subject to our terms and conditions.

View our privacy policy, cookie policy and supported browsers.