Tag: health
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Does Manufacturing Have a Mental Health Problem?
The UK’s manufacturing sector has faced some big issues in recent years. Supply chain disruption in the wake of Brexit and COVID-19 has created some challenging market conditions, while rising energy prices and shortages of skilled workers have created different issues from an operating point of view. However, one of the biggest challenges remaining is…
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Why Proper Medical Waste Disposal Is Critical for Public Health and Safety
Medical waste disposal is a vital component of healthcare and environmental management. Improper handling of medical waste poses severe risks to public health, safety, and the environment, making its proper disposal essential. Medical waste, which includes items like used syringes, soiled bandages, and surgical instruments, requires specialized processes to ensure that it does not harm…
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Expert publishes new book on damp and health
A new book by CIOB fellow and ambassador Professor Michael Parrett, a distinguished expert in building pathology, is now available. Building Defects and Your Health addresses building failures surrounding mould and damp and is very relevant in the context of Awaab’s Law and Grenfell. All proceeds will go to charity. Parrett is a former trustee of…
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Tier 1s project urges construction to treat mental health like H&S
The Tier 1 H&S Leadership Group, which includes over a dozen directors from contractors such as Sir Robert McAlpine, Mace and Balfour Beatty, wants the industry to treat mental health with the same seriousness as physical health and safety through the introduction of proactive measures based on academic research. View the original article and our…
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The Rise of Health and Well-Being within Real Estate
William Stewart’s WDBE 2024 keynote in Tallinn was titled “The Rise of Health and Well-Being within Real Estate and Its Implementation within Business Models.” William is a Health and Well-being Advisor at Ekkist, the UK’s first health and well-being consultancy for the built environment. He advises developers on prioritizing health and well-being in their buildings’…
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Construction Health and Safety in the UK – Infographic
Courtesy of the CDM and safety specialists at Safer Sphere The post Construction Health and Safety in the UK – Infographic appeared first on AEC Business. View the original article and our Inspiration here