International Workplace

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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: eu1.hubs.ly/H093D_g0 #mentalhealthawarenessweek

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. eu1.hubs.ly/H08Vm720

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: eu1.hubs.ly/H08VmKM0

"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? eu1.hubs.ly/H08CRrx0 #asbestos

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: eu1.hubs.ly/H08y0zv0

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: eu1.hubs.ly/H08xCFJ0

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: eu1.hubs.ly/H08pl4Q0

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: eu1.hubs.ly/H08pl3x0 #GlobalAsbestosAwarenessWeek