Today (28 April 2023) is World Day for Safety and Health at Work: an annual campaign organised by the International Labour Organisation, to highlight the importance of safer workspaces and the ways in which businesses can reduce the risk of workplace deaths and injuries. Health and safety in the workplace has never been more important, as […]

The new Network Rail standard NR/L2/OHS/00120 for drug and alcohol testing is a merger of two standards: NR/L1/OHS/051 and NR/L2/OHS/00120. The new standard has been created to provide one clear and concise drug and alcohol standard, and is intended to provide a thorough overview of drug and alcohol testing within Network Rail. It details the […]

Did you know that April (2023) is Stress Awareness Month in the UK? This national event organised by the Stress Management Society has been running for over 30 years and is designed to raise awareness of the causes of stress, as well as remove the stigma surrounding it both at home and at work. The […]

As many as 1 in 5 British workers feel pressurised to drink at work events, according to figures published by UK Addiction Treatment Group. The Group, which surveyed 3,000 workers, found that many feel unable to avoid alcohol during workplace functions, because drinking is expected by their bosses. The findings mean that as many as […]

AlphaBiolabs is celebrating the success of its first webinar for the workplace sector, after over 100 people registered for the session titled, ‘Why every business should have a drug and alcohol policy’.   The webinar, which took place on 17th May, was hosted by Barbara Wainwright, AlphaBiolabs’ Workplace Company Trainer, and Verity Hodder, Workplace Sector […]

Workplace health and safety remains a high priority in the wake of the pandemic, as more and more people return to work following a prolonged period of homeworking. But with so much emphasis on handwashing and hygiene, how are senior managers tackling the serious risks associated with alcohol and drug misuse at work?   Today […]