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Using 'body mapping' to flag workers' ill health

Jocelyn Dorrell | Features | HSW | 09.11.2007

The technique of 'body mapping' was developed in the 1970s at Nottingham University to encourage workers to report ill-health symptoms. The employee-centred approach aids locating workplace health hazards and flagging up workers' health problems, especially musculoskeletal disorders, as Jocelyn Dorrell reports.

Drugs and alcohol policies

Lucie Ponting | Features | HSW | 01.05.2007

Following some national press attention last year, the battle against Britain's binge-drinking and drugs culture is now entering the boardroom. Lucie Ponting considers the sensitive subject of drugs and alcohol policies and when testing can be considered a legitimate option.

Managing special events

Sara Bean | Features | HSW | 01.08.2006

If your organisation is hosting an event this summer, chances are they'll call on you as the person responsible for health and safety to ensure it all goes smoothly and safely. From summer parties and open days to music festivals, Sara Bean looks at the safe way to manage special events.

Christmas party violence

Rebecca Bunn | Features | HSW | 01.12.2005

Christmas is supposed to be a time of peace and goodwill. But for many retail workers and other customer-facing staff the reality is very different. Rebecca Bunn reports on the problem of workplace aggression.