This year the ‘beast from the east’ not only caused travel chaos and school closures, but also led to an extremely late spring. This meant that when spring eventually sprang, it was accompanied by sunshine and heavy rainfall, perfect for the growth of plants. Then,
Living With Tinnitus – Zoe’s Story The first time I noticed something strange was the morning after attending a concert around 15 years ago. Everyone who spoke to me sounded like they had a lisp. I realised that my hearing had likely been affected by the
Facial hair and tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is a perennial issue for occupational hygienists, health and safety advisers and fit testers all over the country, and in all industries where such protection is required. Those with facial hair are, it seems from day to
Home and hybrid working post-pandemic: getting it right The growth in home working can potentially boost worker wellbeing through steps like the removal of the daily commute, but employers need to ensure it doesn’t result in unwanted problems, like a failure to spot the signs of
We have a legacy of post pandemic working arrangements where many people continue to work from home for at least some part of the week. This has generally been lauded as a positive step in achieving work life balance and improving wellbeing. However can we be sure we
Park Launches New Health at Design Standards to Eliminate Health Risks from the Outset of Construction Projects In an effort to ensure that any risks to health are addressed at the design stage of construction projects, Park Health & Safety has developed a series of rigorous