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Review of sickness absence data in the waste and recycling industry

HSE — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:00:07 +0000

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. The main objective of this project was to review sickness absence data for the industry and provide estimates of the occupational ill health rate and the annual number of days absent from work.

View full research report RR750: Review of sickness absence data in the waste and recycling industry

Work-related stress

HSE — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:10:19 +0000

This LAC presents current operational policy on work-related stress and guidance on how enforcement officers should deal with the topic. It provides information on the Management Standards for work-related stress, which form the core of LA’s work on stress. An overview of the Stress Programme Plan of work is given with information on how this work links with activity on Managing Sickness Absence and Return to Work.

Dealing with my stress - video case studies

HSE — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:00:06 +0000

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 who have suffered and tackled workplace stress.

Stress video case studies

BITC Health and Work Summit

HSE — Wed, 06 May 2009 06:40:14 +0000

This Business in the Community (BITC) health and work summit is a one-day conference aimed to provide practical solutions by business for business, in order to help employers maximise the value of employees. Tuesday 12 May, Kings Fund, Central London.

Find out more about the BITC health and work summit

Stress at work - we can manage it

HSE — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:22:02 +0000

HSE has relaunched it’s Work-Related Stress website, with a range of helpful advice, online tools and guidance to help you manage and prevent occupational stress in your workplace.

Stress at work website

Effects of transformational leadership on absenteeism

HSE — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:44:02 +0000

Past research indicates that a supportive leadership style leads to lower levels of employee absence. However, few studies have looked at other aspects of leadership that could have positive effects on absence such as transformational leadership, despite the fact that it has been the most influential theories of leader behaviour in recent years. A transformational leader is not only supportive of employees’ needs but is also able to set a personal example, to stimulate, develop and inspire employees.

View RR648: The effects of transformational leadership on absenteeism report

Management standards approach for common health problems

HSE — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:57:42 +0000

Research report investigating whether a “management standards” approach (previously used to tackle occupational stress) can be used more widely to address the most common health problems at work.

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Work-related stress

HSE — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:00:52 +0000

A revised edition of the Local Authority Circular LAC81-4 is now available. This LAC presents current operational policy on work-related stress and guidance on how enforcement officers should deal with the topic.

LAC81-4 Work-related stress - no longer available

HSE Podcast - February episode

HSE — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:56:05 +0000

Audio broadcasts from HSE. This episode: behind the scenes at Infoline - Professor Cooper talks about HSE’s new look Stress at Work website; behind the scenes at HSE Infoline and a popular health and safety question answered.

Listen online, download or suscribe to the HSE podcast

Comparing sickness absence surveys and Labour Force Survey

HSE — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:03:49 +0000

The purpose of this research was to corroborate the Labour Force Survey statistics on incidence of work-related ill health, workplace injuries and average number of days absent across a broad range of employer organisations from 2003 to 2007.

View RR673: Sick absence research report

Average case of ill health costs updated

HSE — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:53:03 +0000

A revision to the initial estimates for the costs for an average case of ill health (published in August 2008) has been made in November 2008. The estimates published for the average case of ill health now reflect the most up to date information available.

View average case of ill health costs

HSE publishes health and safety statistics for 2007/08

HSE — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:35:17 +0000

New statistics published by the HSE today reveal a reduction in the numbers of people killed, injured or made ill by work during 2007/08.

View press release regarding health and safety statistics for 2007/08

Health and safety statistics 2007/8

HSE — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:30:23 +0000

Latest release - health and safety statistics 2007/08 presenting the latest top level statistics on work-related ill health, workplace fatalities and injuries, and enforcement in Great Britain.

Health and safety statistics 2007/8

Public consultations alerts

HSE — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:40:09 +0000

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Cost of workplace injuries and ill health

HSE — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:21:16 +0000

This paper presents detailed estimates of the costs to employers of workplace injuries and work-related ill health in 2005/06. The paper also reviews the methodology and data quality applied in past Health and Safety Executive estimates of these costs.

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New and expectant mothers - frequently asked questions

HSE — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:20:13 +0000

A new question has been added to New and expectant mothers - frequently asked questions: ‘Should an expectant worker become ill and be unable to work, even if her illness results from her pregnancy, what is her entitlement?’

View the frequently asked questions

July HSE publications

HSE — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:14:01 +0000

Details of new documents published HSE in July 2008 that are now available, includes veterinary medicines, sheep dipping, height aware campaign evaluation, slips and trips…

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Reducing Absence in the Public Sector Conference

HSE — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:09:34 +0000

A comprehensive update on policy and best practice in absence management across the public sector. Central London, 25 September 2008.

Find out more about this event

Attendance management in the Fire and Rescue Service

HSE — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:39:25 +0000

This report presents the findings of an in-depth study of policies and practices in the management of sickness absence in the Fire & Rescue Service in England.

Read research report RR632

Promoting physical activity in the workplace

HSE — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:04:56 +0000

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance for employers and professionals with responsibility for improving health in the workplace.

View details of the guidance