New HSE research has found that face masks with ear loops are no longer considered adequate examples of tight-fitting RPE. Below, we detail exactly what RPE is, and why the HSE have come to this recent decision.
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In September 2022, the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued guidelines on supporting mental health in the workplace. It’s estimated that on an annual basis, the global economy loses $1 trillion (approx. £838.4 billion) due to mental health.
Depression and anxiety contribute to this in particular, and with 15% of working adults having a mental disorder at any point in time, the WHO have now stepped in with their ‘WHO Guidelines on Mental Health at Work’, which focuses on six key areas.
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Correct product packaging and labelling is crucial not only for the customer experience, but also for their safety. Misinformation can be incredibly damaging, and the day-to-day products we purchase are no exception.
In the UK, product labelling laws can get very specific. Below, we’ve provided the general rules for labelling products in retail, as well as some specific examples.
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October was originally supposed to see a major change to food labelling: the abolition of deals on unhealthy food. However, this law hasn’t quite been realised in the way it was originally intended.
Obesity has been a major issue in the UK for many years now, with an average of 68% of men and 60% of women being overweight or obese. To counteract this, the government are tackling unhealthy food advertising, and in July 2021 laid out a plan to reduce accessibility to certain foods. However, due to country-wide economical struggles, these plans have been temporarily adapted.
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Thanks to barcode technology, supermarket shopping has never been quicker or simpler. You must have noticed the zebra stripes in black and white on everything, from cornflakes to library books. However, have you ever paused to consider how they operate?
In this post you will find out what they are, how they differ, why they are useful, and how they can help you.
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