driver fatigue – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog
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driver fatigue – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

Experiencing fatigue at work, home or the road can massively increase your chances of being in a fatal or serious accident. With the darker nights and colder weather upon us, you are more likely to feel tired when going about your daily routine.

Fatigue and road accidents

Falling asleep at the wheel is a more prevalent occurrence than most people realize. In 2018 a survey1 revealed of 20,000 motorists, one in eight admitted falling asleep while driving, while 37% said they had been so tired they were frightened they would drop off behind the wheel. Contrary to popular belief,

The Blue Monday Myth – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog
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The Blue Monday Myth – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

‘Blue Monday’ may not be supported by hard evidence, but depression and other mental health issues are a real concern in the workplace.

Before 2005 no-one talked about Blue Monday.

The reason for this is because the idea that the third Monday in the month of January, later dubbed ‘Blue Monday’, was invented in a press release 15 years ago. The method used to develop the concept has since come under a lot of scrutiny, but despite this, a lot of people do suffer with their mental health during the winter.

According to research conducted by pollster YouGov, as many

What are Schools Doing to Improve Financial Literacy?  And is it
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What are Schools Doing to Improve Financial Literacy? And is it

As more provinces add new material for their students, it will still be important for parents to have a hand in teaching.

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“If high schools offer a drama class, why can’t they do the same on finances?”

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That was one of the answers for an open-ended question asked by

Fig Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash
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Fig Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash

This Fig Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash is the perfect fall salad loaded with leafy greens, fresh figs, crunchy pecans, and creamy goat cheese all tossed with a rich balsamic dressing!

This Fig Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash is the perfect fall salad loaded with leafy greens, fresh figs, candied pecans, and creamy goat cheese all tossed with a rich balsamic dressing!

Oh how I love a good fall salad this time of year to balance out all those cozy comfort food dishes we are all currently enjoying! This salad is loaded with peppery arugula, sweet fresh figs, perfectly roasted butternut squash (with cinnamon!), crunchy pecans, creamy goat cheese and delicious pops of dried cranberries all drizzled with a delicious maple balsamic dressing. I know. There is A LOT going on.

We’re off to Chennai – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog
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We’re off to Chennai – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

Only a few months into the year, 2020 is already proving to be more exciting than ever. This March, RoSPA will be launching our first ever Awards Excellence Forum in India. taking place on Tuesday, March 24at Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Campus in Chennai, India. This free event is a phenomenal example of just how far the RoSPA Health & Safety Awards scheme has reached across the globe.

Hosting this international event is International Awards Ambassador Stephen Storey. With over 27 years of experience in the health and safety industry, combined with his rich RoSPA Award winning history,

Dyer & Butler Ltd – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog
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Dyer & Butler Ltd – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

From their Safety, Sustainability and Training Director, Steven Broom, being awarded PrintHealth and Safety Influencer of the Year 2019, to win a number of President and Gold Medal Awards across a variety of divisions, Dyer & Butler Ltd enjoyed an outstanding 2019.

As one of the first winners of the Influencer of the Year Award, we recently caught up with Steven to find out Dyer & Butler Ltd’s impressive award history, and how winning a RoSPA Award has benefited both himself and his organization…

What benefits does winning a RoSPA Award have for your organization?

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Is oatmeal anti-inflammatory?  A list of anti-inflammatory foods
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Is oatmeal anti-inflammatory? A list of anti-inflammatory foods

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A list of Anti-inflammatory foods to help aid in digestion and other bodily processes

Believe it or not, inflammation is one of the most common reasons behind minor aches and pains that we experience on a daily basis. Things such as headaches, sore joints, back pain and even toothache can all be attributed to inflammation as the main cause of concern and likely the culprit behind your discomfort. For that reason, I feel it is important to research and report on what healthy foods we can eat

A Practical Approach to Confidence – PHE America
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A Practical Approach to Confidence – PHE America

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When I study confidence, I always come away with two distinct themes and one troubling thought. First, it is obvious that confidence is important, so important that even when we are tricked into making it, we perform better (Vealey & Chase, 2008). Second, it is almost always described as a feeling (Burton & Raedeke, 2008; Vealey & Chase, 2008; Zinsser, Bunker, & Williams, 2010). The part that always troubled me was why we would leave something so important up to how we feel about it. After all, the only time confidence matters is when it is tested