Shift workers more likely to report poor health
"Higher rates of obesity and ill-health have been found in shift workers than the general population," BBC News reports.
These are the key findings of a survey into health trends among shift workers; defined as any working pattern outside of the normal fixed eight-hour working day (though start and finish times may vary).
According to the survey (The Health Survey for England 2013), shift workers were more likely to report general ill-health, have a higher body mass index (BMI) and increased incidence of chronic diseases such as diabetes.
The Health Survey for England 2013 also monitored other trends in the nati...
Source: NHS News Feed - December 18, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lifestyle/exercise Food/diet Obesity Special reports Source Type: news
Health and Safety Figures released
Statistics highlighting key dangers in the workplace have been released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
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Source: Management in Practice - December 5, 2014 Category: Practice Management Authors: Lucinda Borrell Tags: *** Editor ' s Pick *** Featured HR Featured Articles Latest News Source Type: news
Case studies of hydrogen sulphide occupational exposure incidents in the UK - Jones K.
The UK Health and Safety Executive has investigated several incidents of workplace accidents involving hydrogen sulphide exposure in recent years. Biological monitoring has been used in some incidents to determine the cause of unconsciousness resulting fro... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - August 14, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Occupational Issues Source Type: news
Cannabis and sunshine may damage sperm quality
ConclusionThis study has found that the shape of sperm is less likely to be normal when samples are provided in summer and if cannabis has been consumed in the previous three months. It has also found that normal-shaped sperm are more likely to be produced after six days of abstinence. It did not find any other links between lifestyle factors and sperm shape.The results of this study alone do not show that lifestyle factors other than cannabis are harmless. Male fertility is not just determined by the shape of the sperm; it is also dependent on the concentration, motility and viability of the sperm, as well as the quality ...
Source: NHS News Feed - June 5, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Genetics/stem cells Lifestyle/exercise Cancer Source Type: news
Are energy efficient homes making us ILL? Toxic mould caused by poor air circulation could trigger 'sick building syndrome'
The problem, according to the Health and Safety Executive, affects between 30 and 50 per cent of new or refurbished buildings. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 18, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mid Staffs faces prosecution over patient death
Health and Safety Executive alleges poor management meant patient's diabetes was overlookedRelated items from OnMedicaFrancis calls for culture of care in NHS Hospitals ‘on the edge’ of collapseMDU objects to duty of candour for GPsHistoric NHS Mandate published todayCulture of ‘Zero Harm’ to be set-out for NHS (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 30, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Mid Staffs faces prosecution over patient death
Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust is to be prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive, following the death of a patient in April 2007. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - August 29, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
HSJ Live 29.08.2013: Health and Safety Executive to prosecute Mid Staffs
Watchdog to act over the death of a patient in 2007. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - August 29, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Red Arrows death may have been caused by two different faults
Review hears that design flaw in firing handle or in parachute may have been responsible for death of Sean CunninghamTwo separate faults could have led to the death of a Red Arrows pilot who was thrown 60 metres into the air from his plane and then fell to the ground still strapped to his seat without his parachute opening, a pre-inquest review has heard.A design fault with the firing handle may have caused Flight Lieutenant Sean Cunningham's seat to eject while his Hawk T1 plane was sitting on the runway at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire, the review heard. His parachute would have saved his life but another fault meant the ...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - August 22, 2013 Category: Science Authors: David Batty Tags: The Guardian Military Aeronautics News Royal Air Force UK news Science Source Type: news
What Ambient Temperature is Appropriate?
Discussion
Ambient comfort levels depend on many factors including the temperature, humidity, airflow, radiant heat, and clothing of the individual among others.
In the United States Department of Labor’s, Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) states As a general rule, office temperature and humidity are matters of human comfort. OSHA has no regulations specifically addressing temperature and humidity in an office setting…. OSHA recommends temperature control in the range of 68-76° F [20-24.4° C] and humidity control in the range of 20%-60%.”
In the United Kingdom, the temperature ...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - June 3, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Donna M. D'Alessandro, M.D. Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Radioactive materials lost in more than 30 incidents over past decade
Health and safety watchdog admits firms and hospitals have mislaid dangerous substances that could be used by terroristsRadioactive materials have gone missing from businesses, hospitals and even schools more than 30 times over the last decade, a freedom of information request to the UK's health and safety authorities has revealed.Nuclear experts have warned that some of the lost material could be used by terrorists and said there should be a crackdown by the regulators to ensure such "carelessness" is brought to a speedy halt.Among the big names that have lost potentially dangerous materials are Rolls-Royce at a site in D...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - May 5, 2013 Category: Science Authors: Terry Macalister Tags: Nuclear power The Guardian World news Society Nuclear waste UK news Hospitals Environment Science Source Type: news
Justice delayed
Telegraph View: The Health and Safety Executive is assessing the case of a victim of the Mid Staffs debacle for criminal prosecution. Is this the best the justice system can offer? (Source: Telegraph Health)
Source: Telegraph Health - April 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
HSE launches criminal probe into Mid Staffs patient death
A criminal investigation has been launched by the Health and Safety Executive into the death of a woman at Stafford Hospital in 2007. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - April 11, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
HSE launches criminal probe into Mid Staffs patient death
A criminal investigation has been launched by the Health and Safety Executive into the death of a woman at Stafford Hospital in 2007. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - April 11, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Criminal probe into hospital death
A criminal investigation is launched into the death of a diabetic woman at Stafford Hospital in 2007, the Health and Safety Executive says. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
