As staff enter the latest COVID-19 lockdown and this coincides with shorter, darker days, managers may find it useful to share information on how best to beat symptoms of the winter blues — or seasonal affective disorder (SAD) — wherever employees are working. Symptoms According to the NHS, symptoms of SAD can include: •a persistent low mood •a loss of...
Forklifts come with risks no matter what the time of the year. However, when the winter brings cold, wet and icy weather, the risks can significantly increase. Kelly Friel is the Digital Product Manager from PPE and tool retailer, Zoro. Here, she explains how you can improve your forklift truck safety during the colder months. If you work in construction...
Many people are now feeling the full force that comes from a second national lockdown! The COVID-19 outbreak has ripped through many industries and caused major financial and medical unrest across the entire country. Even though people who work in construction are still able to operate during these new measures, it’s so important to think about how health and safety...
As lockdown looms in England for a second time this year, we wanted to let you know that we’re here for you. We will all be working from home answering your calls and emails. As before the effects of working from home will be minimal, as we will continue to work our regular hours and phone calls into the business will be...
There are many people working from home, given the current situation we are in with COVID-19. This percentage may drop in the future, but for now, if we can work from home, that’s what we should do. With kitchens and spare rooms now becoming a more permanent office space for many, staff should take time to make sure the space...
