Michael Paton

UK Health Security Agency, Head of Operational Health and Safety

[CIEHF @CIEHF]

HUMAN FACTORS IN PRACTICE: FROM GLIDING TO MAKING WHISKY

The latest issue of The Ergonomist celebrates our 75th anniversary with highlights from 7 decades of human factors, from whisky-making safety improvements to glider pilot comfort

[CIEHF @CIEHF]

INNOVATIVE EXHIBITION OPENING!

Our Think Human exhibition opens on 27 Sept at the Museum of Making in Derby, celebrating 75 years of HF in making life safer, easier, and more inclusive. Explore interactive exhibits on healthcare, AI, space travel, and more. Free entry!

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Vaccines have been a vital public health tool in recent generations, saving millions of lives, in turn protecting public services and economies.

Take a deeper look at how we’re working to develop future vaccines: https://t.co/ulmmH0iljB
#Vaccines #Science

[SOMCEO @somceo]

..Labour Market statistics out today..those inactive because of long-term sickness increased to a record high:
https://t.co/Amw8r3zJxw @SOMNews @ONS @StephenBevan @tonywilsonIES @resfoundation

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

📢 Today we launch a new enhanced surveillance system for #LymeDisease in England.

🗺️ This will help us map cases and track the spread of Lyme disease more accurately.

More on #Ticks & Lyme disease here: https://t.co/szfWy53sf0

#BeTickAware

[CIEHF @CIEHF]

MISSED OUR HUMAN FACTORS IN CYBER SECURITY WEBINAR?

Watch it on demand now. The webinar had over 130 attendees, and it looked at how human factors can enhance cyber security.

#CIEHF #ergonomics #humanfactors

[International Labour Organization @ilo]

The long-awaited World of Work Summit is almost here!

It will take place on 14-15 June at #ILC2023 @UNGeneva under the theme #SocialJusticeForAll.

🤔 What is it?

🤔 Who is taking part?

🤔 Why should you be interested?

Follow the thread 🧶👇

[Microbiology Society @MicrobioSoc]

#OnThisDay in 1749, Edward Jenner, who created the world’s first vaccine, was born. Jenner is known to many as ‘the father of immunology’, and his pioneering work on vaccines has saved millions of lives. https://t.co/289r9O4zAa

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

🔊📢New blog: Our Chief Scientific Officer Isabel Oliver discusses UKHSA’s new science strategy which sets out how science can secure health and prosperity.

Read it here: https://t.co/DoEZyM81kx

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

It's been one year since the #mpox outbreak was first detected 🗓️

Our latest blog looks at 7 things we've learnt 👇

https://t.co/aWcTbluGSj

@WHO

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

We have detected the avian influenza virus in 2 poultry workers, these potential cases have been found following the introduction of an asymptomatic testing programme for people who have been in contact with infected birds.

Read more here: https://t.co/Ugrx1fDpOU

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

At UKHSA science powers everything we do. Read our new blog: UKHSA Science Strategy - A vision for how science can secure health and prosperity https://t.co/iOGJWgSBJl

[ASM @ASMicrobiology]

Researchers used deep learning models to identify filamentous fungi encountered in the clinical lab, highlighting the potential of merging advanced technology with medical lab practices for accurate & efficient diagnosis of fungi. @JournalSpectrum: https://t.co/WmovzmuuEa

[Thomas Ashton Institute for Risk & Regulation @AshtonInstitute]

You can now watch this year's TAI Annual Lecture online: https://t.co/FJESt1lWpQ

With special thanks to @DameCarolBlack for delivering this year's thought-provoking lecture on post pandemic health - where we were, where we are now, and what the future of work might look like.

[Peter O'Sullivan @PeteOSullivanPT]

The global epidemic of low back pain - health systems, policy makers, funders and clinicians - working with people in pain have to find better ways to deal with this crisis. https://t.co/lB1CWdbiX7

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Handwashing is one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of disease and prevent infections.
🧼 Use soap and warm water
⏲ Make sure to wash your hands for more than 20 seconds
#InfectionPrevention #CleanHands

[ASM @ASMicrobiology]

Supporting open access and open science practices are steps microbiologists of any career-level can take to improve equitable access and diversity in science. Learn how promoting open science best practices helps support equitable access in microbiology. https://t.co/Tf0shIfqpm

[ASM @ASMicrobiology]

Pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila—a type of gut bacteria—improves & prevents diabetes complicated with Alzheimer's disease in a new zebrafish mode, providing ideas for the prevention/treatment of diabetes & Alzheimer's. Learn more in @JournalSpectrum: https://t.co/Syw5POjAxV

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

If you’re planning a visit to a farm this spring, Dr Rachael Hornigold, Consultant in Health Protection, has a reminder on the simple actions you can take to help stay safe during and after your visit.

[EU-OSHA 🇪🇺 @EU_OSHA]

😟 Constant pressure, bad behaviour, lack of respect…

Not even Napo can avoid them! But he knows a thing or two about preventing stress from taking over our lives. 💪

Full film: https://t.co/RwtGj9VBQv
#EuropeanMentalHealthWeek #Napofilms