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Hi Rachel
Here’s the latest news and information you might find of interest…
Future of work
The International Ergonomics Association (IEA) will be holding another free webinar in their Future of Work series, this time exploring potential challenges and opportunities for work from a UK perspective - with CIEHF members Nigel Heaton and Rob Becker. Join them online on 29 August at 13:00 BST. Register now
Workplace health
The British Occupational Hygiene Society has just published a report on Women’s Workplace Health. The report highlights the urgent need for measures to protect women following an alarming rise in work-related illness. The report reveals that women carry a heavier burden of occupational disease compared to men, much of which is entirely preventable, presenting a significant opportunity for business, the economy, and society to save costs and protect the health of their female workforce. See the report
Noise control
There's no doubt that better noise control measures in workplaces and more extensive use of hearing protectors by workers have contributed to a decrease in noise induced hearing loss over the last 40 years across British industry. But around 1 in 5 workers are still exposed to noise that could damage hearing. Learn more about the scientific evidence from the HSE's Workplace Health Expert Committee in a seminar on 28 September at 13:00 BST. Find out more
For some great background information about noise exposure, read the accompanying report
Resilient performance
The IEA’s Resilience Engineering Technical Committee is carrying out a survey on the relationship between resilient performance and digital technologies, aimed at obtaining an overview of the main research areas, knowledge gaps and opportunities for innovation. The survey takes 10 minutes and your input would be gratefully received. Find out more
And finally…
If you’re struggling to stay cool, should you wear white, black or nothing at all? There’s some ergonomics involved in this latest advice
Have a great weekend!
Tina
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Tina Worthy
Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors
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