HSE RSS feeds » Sickness absence http://news.hse.gov.uk News and updates about health and safety from the Health and Safety Executive Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 RR913 – Linking HSE activities to health and safety outcomes: A feasibility study http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr913.htm?eban=rss-sickness-absence Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:30:13 +0000 HSE http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr913.htm This research investigates the feasibility and challenges of developing quantitative evidence of links between ongoing activities and reductions in death, injury and causes of ill health caused by work.

]]> http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr913.htm/feed/ Review of sickness absence data in the waste and recycling industry http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/10/22/rr750-review-of-sickness-absence-data-in-the-waste-and-recycling-industry/?eban=rss-sickness-absence Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:00:07 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/10/22/rr750-review-of-sickness-absence-data-in-the-waste-and-recycling-industry/ 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

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/10/22/rr750-review-of-sickness-absence-data-in-the-waste-and-recycling-industry/feed/ Dealing with my stress – video case studies http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/07/17/dealing-with-my-stress-video-case-studies/?eban=rss-sickness-absence Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:00:06 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/07/17/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 who have suffered and tackled workplace stress.

Stress video case studies

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/07/17/dealing-with-my-stress-video-case-studies/feed/ Stress at work – we can manage it http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/25/stress-at-work-we-can-manage-it/?eban=rss-sickness-absence Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:22:02 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/25/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 you manage and prevent occupational stress in your workplace.

Stress at work website

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/25/stress-at-work-we-can-manage-it/feed/ Effects of transformational leadership on absenteeism http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/20/effects-of-transformational-leadership-on-absenteeism/?eban=rss-sickness-absence Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:44:02 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/20/effects-of-transformational-leadership-on-absenteeism/ 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

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/20/effects-of-transformational-leadership-on-absenteeism/feed/ Management standards approach for common health problems http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/13/management-standards-approach-for-common-health-problems/?eban=rss-sickness-absence Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:57:42 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/13/management-standards-approach-for-common-health-problems/ 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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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/13/management-standards-approach-for-common-health-problems/feed/ Work-related stress http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/10/work-related-stress/?eban=rss-sickness-absence Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:00:52 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/10/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 and guidance on how enforcement officers should deal with the topic.

LAC81-4 Work-related stress – no longer available

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/10/work-related-stress/feed/ HSE Podcast – February episode http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/05/hse-podcast-february-episode/?eban=rss-sickness-absence Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:56:05 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/05/hse-podcast-february-episode/ 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.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/05/hse-podcast-february-episode/feed/ Comparing sickness absence surveys and Labour Force Survey http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/12/11/comparing-sickness-absence-surveys-and-labour-force-survey/?eban=rss-sickness-absence Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:03:49 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/12/11/comparing-sickness-absence-surveys-and-labour-force-survey/ 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

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/12/11/comparing-sickness-absence-surveys-and-labour-force-survey/feed/ Average case of ill health costs updated http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/11/24/average-case-of-ill-health-costs-updated/?eban=rss-sickness-absence Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:53:03 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/11/24/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 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.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/11/24/average-case-of-ill-health-costs-updated/feed/ HSE publishes health and safety statistics for 2007/08 http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/10/29/hse-publishes-health-and-safety-statistics-for-200708/?eban=rss-sickness-absence Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:35:17 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/10/29/hse-publishes-health-and-safety-statistics-for-200708/ 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

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/10/29/hse-publishes-health-and-safety-statistics-for-200708/feed/ Health and safety statistics 2007/8 http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/10/29/health-and-safety-statistics-20078/?eban=rss-sickness-absence Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:30:23 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/10/29/health-and-safety-statistics-20078/ 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

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/10/29/health-and-safety-statistics-20078/feed/ Public consultations alerts http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/19/public-consultations-alerts/?eban=rss-sickness-absence Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:40:09 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/19/public-consultations-alerts/ Sign up email or mobile phone text alerts to be informed about new consultations, reminders and results of consultations…

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/19/public-consultations-alerts/feed/ Cost of workplace injuries and ill health http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/11/cost-of-workplace-injuries-and-ill-health/?eban=rss-sickness-absence Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:21:16 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/11/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.  The paper also reviews the methodology and data quality applied in past Health and Safety Executive estimates of these costs.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/11/cost-of-workplace-injuries-and-ill-health/feed/ New and expectant mothers – frequently asked questions http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/10/new-and-expectant-mothers-frequently-asked-questions/?eban=rss-sickness-absence Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:20:13 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/10/new-and-expectant-mothers-frequently-asked-questions/ 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?’

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/10/new-and-expectant-mothers-frequently-asked-questions/feed/ Attendance management in the Fire and Rescue Service http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/07/10/attendance-management-in-the-fire-and-rescue-service/?eban=rss-sickness-absence Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:39:25 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/07/10/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 in the Fire & Rescue Service in England.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/07/10/attendance-management-in-the-fire-and-rescue-service/feed/ Promoting physical activity in the workplace http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/05/28/promoting-physical-activity-in-the-workplace/?eban=rss-sickness-absence Wed, 28 May 2008 15:04:56 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/05/28/promoting-physical-activity-in-the-workplace/ National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance for employers and professionals with responsibility for improving health in the workplace.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/05/28/promoting-physical-activity-in-the-workplace/feed/ Workplace Health Connect pilot ends http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/25/workplace-connect-pilot-ends/?eban=rss-sickness-absence Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:10:52 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/25/workplace-connect-pilot-ends/ Launched in February 2006, the two-year Workplace Health Connect pilot has now come to its planned end. Funded and managed by HSE, Workplace Health Connect was designed to give tailored advice on workplace health, safety and return-to-work issues to SMEs in England and Wales.

Details of new services

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/25/workplace-connect-pilot-ends/feed/ Construction occupational health management tool launch http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/05/construction-occupational-health-management-tool-launch/?eban=rss-sickness-absence Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:09:10 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/05/construction-occupational-health-management-tool-launch/ In a bid to help the construction industry tackle occupational health issues, HSE today launched its Construction Occupational Health Management Essentials (COHME) for construction companies.

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/05/construction-occupational-health-management-tool-launch/feed/ Managing occupational health risks in construction http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/05/managing-occupational-health-risks-in-construction/?eban=rss-sickness-absence Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:34:56 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/02/05/managing-occupational-health-risks-in-construction/ Managing occupational health is not just about providing things like health checks, first aid, welfare, well-being, general health, fitness to work, or managing sickness absence and return to work – there are also things you can do to reduce risks to workers’ health.

Find out more

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