Health and Safety Special
Two in five Welsh workers say their job has a negative impact on
their health BHF urges employers to help workers kick-start a healthier lifestyle. Workers in Wales feel they’re putting their heart health
at risk due to the pressures of their job, according to a new survey by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) during the charity’s Heart Month (February). The survey shows that swathes of people feel their stressful working life is
leading to them eating a poor diet, not doing enough exercise and drinking and smoking more than they otherwise would. Lisa Young, Project Manager for the BHF’s Health at Work programme, said:
“This survey is a stark reminder of just what happens when we don’t take our health at work seriously enough. Millions of people say they are smoking more, exercising less and putting on weight because they’re not considering the impact their job is having on their health and wellbeing. Obesity, lack of physical activity and smoking all increase the risk of coronary
heart disease – the nation’s single biggest killer. But the BHF says that employers encouraging their workforce to take as little as 10 minutes every day to improve their health at work can lead to significant benefits in employee heart health and productivity. The BHF’s Health at Work programme offers free expert advice to employers
to help improve the health and productivity of their workforce. More than 9,500 organisations have already benefitted, helping their workers get active, eat well and reduce their stress.
British Safety Council supports
Time to Talk Day Mental health is a difficult subject to discuss, not least in the workplace. The British Safety Council is pleased to support Time to Talk Day and has produced a new video, made in collaboration with Mind and the Centre for Mental Health, about how employers and employees need to have a conversation about mental health. Neal Stone, acting chief executive of the British Safety Council, explains why
the British Safety Council is backing the campaign.“ “With mental health problems the number one cause of sickness absence in the UK and 1 in 6 people suffering from anxiety, depression or stress, we need people to face up to mental health in the workplace. Time to Talk Day is an important campaign to get this conversation going. Our video, Mental
health at work, made with the generous support of Mind and the Centre for Mental Health, identifies the role the workplace can play in managing mental health risks through, for example, surveys and training, as well as the importance of spotting the symptoms of mental health problems early. Together, employers and employees, should take time to talk about mental health.” The site has many useful resources, including how the campaign can be
adopted in the workplace. Mind and the Centre for Mental Health websites also have resources for businesses to help them build healthy workplaces and give support to people with mental health problems. The website can be found at
http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/timetotalkday.
TOPCON To Protect Range With Datatag Technologies After a spate of equipment thefts on various cross rail and infrastructure projects The Survey Association approached PANIU (Plant and Agricultural National Intelligence Unit) to discuss how they were winning the battle against plant and machinery theft. Working with security marking experts Datatag, the power behind the successful industry CESAR Scheme, PANIU looked into the scope of thefts and the various
equipments being targeted and together proposed a new combination of Datatag’s multi layered technological approach to the board of The Survey Association at their annual AGM. Such was the response that the new Datatag Survey System was launched to all members of the association with Topcon being the first survey equipment manufacturer supply Datatag as standard with all their new total stations. Dave Bennett, Business Manager of Topcon said ‘The theft of survey equipment is a real issue – not simply because of the cost of replacing it but more so the delays
to a job as a result. We are confident that the Datatag technology will have a major impact on helping to reduce instrument theft.’ The new Datatag Survey System gives your equipment an electronic ‘fingerprint’ that can be used to mark a wide range of equipment. High Quality Ultra Destruct Labels - These unique tamper evident asset management, ultra-destruct warning labels feature a unique number, which also uses stealth
UV etching to ensure the number, is permanently etched even if the label is damaged or removed. Datadots® - A superior microdot identification system developed for ease of use. The Datadots can be applied to any surface, thus making it virtually impossible for
the criminals to locate and remove them all. Datatag DNA – An invisible and unique chemical DNA solution. Criminals will have to be confident they have removed every molecule of Datatag DNA. Warning Decal & Signs - These specially designed Datatag decals and signs indicate that your property is protected by a state of the art Datatag system and warn off
potential thieves. Chris Harrison, Sales Director at Datatag said ‘Our technologies have been proven to reduce theft in many markets including construction, and as such is the power
behind many industry backed security marking schemes. Companies will see the benefit of fitting Datatag very quickly’. Datatag is recognised as being one of, if not the UK’s leading anti-theft systems. The multi-layered approach is far in advance of other systems and as such thieves know that Datatagged property is simply too hot to handle - once they see it is protected they will usually go looking for easier targets.
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