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Did you know that mental health was the biggest cause of workplace absences last year? 🤔 This can be helped if employers are trained to spot the signs off ill mental health within their workforce. Learn how to look after your workforce with Glu: https://loom.ly/yWgcqhk

As the summer of sport continues with the Paralympic games now in full swing some employees will wish to take time off work to get in on the action. This can result in an increase of annual leave requests for employers to deal with - this can be avoided with a major sporting events policy. Read our free guide here to navigate your business through the summer of sport: https://loom.ly/wUqr9Yg

Recruiting for your business can be a minefield to navigate but not to worry our experts are on hand to help on September 11th @ 12:30 PM. Learn how to: ✅Avoid unconscious bias and legal risk ✅Follow a fair and effective recruitment process ✅Ask safe and risk-free interview questions ✅Induct your new employee with the right T&Cs Register here: https://loom.ly/OE3HMW8

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Did you know that insurance and health & safety are closely linked? If not don't stress it - our experts will teach you everything you need to know this Monday! Learn how to: ✅Avoid mistakes that could invalidate your insurance ✅Stay compliant and meet essential employer duties ✅Protect your business against costly payouts and claims Register here: https://loom.ly/KvIWGtM

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🩺 5 Top Tips for Manual Handling in Healthcare 🩺 A lot of employers mistake manual handling for simple, harmless work that doesn’t need much thought. Despite it being seen as a low-risk activity in most workplaces, manual handling accounts for 1 in 3 of all workplace injuries. The law obliges employers to assess manual handling risks and reduce them as low as reasonably practicable. Manual handling in healthcare means a lot of things, so let’s unpack what it means with our 5 top tips: 1. Sweat the small stuff Plan your lift every time, whether it’s lighter items or heavy objects. Most lifts are routine actions, so train staff on staying vigilant with technique. This helps to avoid contorted or awkward postures that can cause serious injuries. 2. Handle people with care A lot of manual handling in healthcare relates to people with mobility issues, who can’t take simple actions like getting in and out of bed for granted. Discuss with the person how you’ll move them, referring to their personal care plan to move them safely and sensitively. 3. Remember TILE TILE stands for Task, Individual, Load and Environment. It’s a super quick way to sum up the various hazards types before you take on a manual handling job. Use this acronym as memory aid to plan lifts on the go. 4. Look after your lifting equipment HSE guidance advises not to lift at all if you can avoid it. Using hoists, slings, rails, and a host of other lifting equipment enables workers to carry out lifts that would be too dangerous to do manually. Maintain lifting equipment by scheduling regular ‘thorough examinations’ by a competent person. 5. Train your people regularly Training needs to be memorable, engaging, and above all, consistent. Schedule in regular training sessions, staggering the content over longer periods. This keep safety in the workplace conversation, helping workers to make safer choices. Read more about manual handling here: https://loom.ly/Y5T2JdI

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