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✅ Want to have better health and wellbeing conversations with employees?

Limited spaces at our FREE IOSH Managing Occupational Health and Wellbeing course👇

Where: Croydon
When: 09:00-16:00 14 January 2026
How: Sign up at https://t.co/BXDyxEMLW8

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Only 13% of workers feel able to tell their line manager about a mental health issue. Cracks become breaks when no one speaks up.

✨FREE IOSH course✨

⏰Limited time: 1 Jan–31 Mar 2026
🎓Book: https://t.co/yRdKSCyyAW
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Data generated by machine learning and AI will play a huge role in boosting worker health and safety but it’s vital that data used for algorithmic processing is handled lawfully, fairly and transparently. Read the latest from @Look_Sharp over on @BritSafe: https://t.co/eDzRsYaOJz

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Mental Health Awareness Week kicks off today and the theme is moving more for our mental health. Moving can increase energy, reduce stress and anxiety, and boost self-esteem. But so many of us struggle to move enough. More here: https://t.co/ydfPuF5M4O
#mentalhealthawarenessweek

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Remote working has become the norm, and with it the nature of facilities management has undergone a significant change. FMs often work alone, as do the individuals they're responsible for. Our briefing outlines why lone working is a concern for FMs. https://t.co/Hd2xOMnYKd

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Noise is a significant concern in the engineering industry, particularly where heavy machinery is prevalent. The HSE estimates around 17,000 people in the UK suffer from deafness, with the annual cost to be in the hundreds of millions of pounds. More here: https://t.co/ATq6pgGrWX

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"Their employees are going to live in fear for the rest of their lives." This is the verdict for a firm that's been fined £30,000 for disposing of asbestos incorrectly. The firm's director was jailed for 8 months. Is cutting corners worth it? https://t.co/57I4USoVbI #asbestos

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A director who chose to save money by avoiding properly planned, safe asbestos removal by a licenced asbestos removal contractor has been jailed for eight months for failure to protect workers from asbestos exposure. The company was fined £30K. More here: https://t.co/s7KAXaRHYO

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Is prolonged sitting the new smoking? The statement has been disputed, but current research indicates that prolonged sedentary time is indeed associated with a significant increase in the relative risk of numerous negative health outcomes. See more: https://t.co/Mm8H2v7rOa

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In January, the First Tier Tribunal division of the court published its decision in the case of Triathlon Homes LLP & Stratford Village Development Partnership. In our latest briefing, Colin Jones, Partner at @HCRlaw discusses the implications. More here: https://t.co/rIheJjofOe

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In line with Global Asbestos Awareness Week, @IOSH_tweets says the government needs to take action to prevent thousands of people dying from asbestos exposure – 25 years on from the deadly material being banned. See more here: https://t.co/XLhnGxC8Ah #GlobalAsbestosAwarenessWeek

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The death of George Gilbey, star of Channel 4’s Gogglebox following a fall from height, has once again put the issue of safe working at height practices in the spotlight. Gilbey suffered fatal injuries when he fell while working at height. See more: https://t.co/JGvdJAWOVR

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The workplace has become increasingly diverse. It’s important that employers understand their legal obligations when it comes to supporting staff. In our briefing, Pam Loch of @LochAssociates considers common disabilities that employers could encounter. https://t.co/wnUHbzUmjK

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#FM isn’t always recognised as a potentially stressful job, but the last few years have been challenging for FM professionals globally. Stress can arise from various factors. Our latest briefing looks at some common stressors and what to do about them. https://t.co/RWschSs85j

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Frontline health workers have recently been issued with body cameras for their personal protection. Dr Karen Michell of @IOSH_tweets believes OSH professionals have a responsibility to support the duty of care for these workers. Read the briefing here: https://t.co/p1ABNN1Onl

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Does health and safety get in the way of economic enterprise and growth? Is it there to stop things, rather than to empower people and businesses to get on and succeed? @IOSH_tweets undertook a snap online poll on 13 and 14 March. Find out more here: https://t.co/BNiPiQmSnB

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While the logistics industry is perceived as safer compared to construction, working at height remains a significant hazard. Loading and unloading lorries and containers entail inherent height risks, posing dangers to workers. Our latest briefing is here: https://t.co/dfc6QhnXD7

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A senior official believes the “louder voice” from a new generation of women will make work feel safer. Sarah Albon, chief exec of @H_S_E, says women working in heavy industry are still provided with ill-fitting PPE and unsuitable facilities. More here: https://t.co/gi3yDk77UI

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Is the menopause a H&S issue? Menopausal women are the fastest growing workforce demographic and health and safety issues that arise for menopausal women and their employers are less understood. See more here:
https://t.co/BitXNVXoom #menopause

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Although edging closer to spring, we're still being affected by shorter daylight hours. What can you do to ensure your workplace is as safe as possible during the last days of winter? In this briefing, @rradar_official presents some health and safety tips. https://t.co/f3GrMwEXSQ