In a recent HSE survey on workplace stress, nearly 20% of workers reported very high or extremely high levels of stress at work. While specific sources of stress and the way we deal with them differ from person to person, many of us especially struggle to cope with factors that are out of our control. Common […]
Since the law came into force in 2003, more than one million drivers have been convicted of using a hand-held mobile phone behind the wheel. Its effects are ranked more dangerously than being drunk or under the influence of cannabis. So it comes as no surprise that the government is looking to increase the fixed […]
Electronic cigarettes (which are some times called E-Cigs or vapour cigarettes) are becoming increasingly popular, as they provide smokers with the nicotine hit without any of the harmful effects. The UK smoking ban does not currently restrict the use of electronic cigarettes in public places. This is yet to be tested at court however what […]
The most common environmental and regulatory exposures encountered in the food and beverage industry include: Non-compliant waste water discharges into the sewer system or septic tank system. Poorly managed underground storage tanks and associated pipes. No formal above-ground tank inspection or testing procedures. Un-dyked above-ground tanks. Ammonia releases or other emissions from on-site refrigeration systems. […]