News and Prosecutions
North Review calls for lower drink drive limit
18 June 2010
An independent report into drink and drug driving laws, commissioned by the Department for Transport, has recommended cutting the UK drink drive limit from 80mg alcohol per 100ml blood to…
TUC calls for clarity on drug testing
1 June 2010
The TUC is calling for clear government guidance on drug testing at work in order to clear up confusion as to the legality of random or routine testing in non…
TUC cautions against compulsion in health initiatives
4 September 2008
The TUC has published new guidance for safety reps on working with employers to promote good health in the workplace.
Royal Mail delivers new health initiatives
11 March 2008
Royal Mail has launched an online health-check service for staff which lets them analyse their lifestyles and create health improvement plans.
DWP commissions health review
1 May 2007
The Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Health have commissioned a detailed review of the health of the UK's working population.
Articles
Hard habits: drug and alcohol addiction
12 January 2009
Ignoring the signs of drug or alcohol addiction isn't an option in the workplace, say Kate Nowlan and Mark Snelling.
Who let the dogs in?
30 April 2008
Sniffer dogs and toilet swabs may seem pretty hardline, says Lucie Ponting, but if you suspect drug dealing on your premises, what else can you do?
Using 'body mapping' to flag workers' ill health
9 November 2007
The technique of 'body mapping' was developed in the 1970s at Nottingham University to encourage workers to report ill-health symptoms. The employee-centred approach aids locating workplace health hazards and flagging…
Drugs and alcohol policies
1 May 2007
Following some national press attention last year, the battle against Britain's binge-drinking and drugs culture is now entering the boardroom. Lucie Ponting considers the sensitive subject of drugs and alcohol…
Managing special events
1 August 2006
If your organisation is hosting an event this summer, chances are they'll call on you as the person responsible for health and safety to ensure it all goes smoothly and…
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