While injury rates have been calculated and reduced in the waste and recycling industry in recent years (HSE Research Report 701), little is known about the prevalence of ill health for this industry.
Category: Sickness absence
Work-related stress
This LAC presents current operational policy on work-related stress and guidance on how enforcement officers should
Dealing with my stress - video case studies
Work is generally good for people if it is well designed, but it can also be a great source of pressure. Watch the experiences of others
BITC Health and Work Summit
This Business in the Community (BITC) health and work summit is a one-day conference aimed to provide practical solutions by business for business,
Stress at work - we can manage it
HSE has relaunched it’s Work-Related Stress website, with a range of helpful advice, online tools and guidance to help
Effects of transformational leadership on absenteeism
Past research indicates that a supportive leadership style leads to lower levels of employee absence.
Management standards approach for common health problems
Research report investigating whether a “management standards” approach (previously used to tackle occupational stress)
Work-related stress
A revised edition of the Local Authority Circular LAC81-4 is now available. This LAC presents current operational policy on work-related stress
HSE Podcast - February episode
Audio broadcasts from HSE. This episode: behind the scenes at Infoline - Professor Cooper talks about
Comparing sickness absence surveys and Labour Force Survey
The purpose of this research was to corroborate the Labour Force Survey statistics on incidence of
Average case of ill health costs updated
A revision to the initial estimates for the costs for an average case of ill health (published in August
HSE publishes health and safety statistics for 2007/08
New statistics published by the HSE today reveal a reduction in the numbers of people killed,
Health and safety statistics 2007/8
Latest release - health and safety statistics 2007/08 presenting the latest top level statistics on
Cost of workplace injuries and ill health
This paper presents detailed estimates of the costs to employers of workplace injuries and work-related ill health in 2005/06.
New and expectant mothers - frequently asked questions
A new question has been added to New and expectant mothers - frequently asked questions: ‘Should
Reducing Absence in the Public Sector Conference
A comprehensive update on policy and best practice in absence management across the public sector.
Attendance management in the Fire and Rescue Service
This report presents the findings of an in-depth study of policies and practices in the management of sickness absence
Promoting physical activity in the workplace
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance for employers and professionals

