News & Updates

Exposure to noise and vibration is widely recognised for its physical health effects, but increasing research highlights its link to psychological issues. These can include anxiety, depression, irritability, chronic stress, sleep disturbance, reduced concentration, and mental fatigue, all of which can negatively impact both wellbeing and workplace performance.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published its latest Sickness Absence in the UK (https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/labourproductivity/articles/sicknessabsenceinthelabourmarket/2025#reasons-given-for-sickness-absence) Labour Market report (released 1 May 2026), offering a crucial snapshot of workforce health across the UK. For employers, health and safety professionals, and HR leaders, these figures provide more than just data—they highlight ongoing risks, emerging trends, and practical areas for intervention.

In this article, we break down the key findings and explore what they mean for your organisation.

Three men have been sentenced after helping over 70 candidates cheat health & safety exams using covert Bluetooth devices. The £60k scam put workers at serious risk. Fraudulently obtained CSCS cards may now be revoked.

Upcoming Employment Law Changes in April 2026: What Employers Need to Know

April 2026 marks a major step in the rollout of the Employment Rights Act 2025, bringing significant updates that employers and HR teams should prepare for. These reforms aim to modernise family‑friendly rights, widen access to sick pay, and strengthen worker protections.

Safetymen are members of the CITB Training Provider Network

Safetymen is pleased to announce that we are now part of the CITB Training Provider Network (TPN) — a nationwide collaboration between CITB and trusted training organisations focused on making high‑quality construction training more accessible across Britain. [gov.uk]

Did you know that we are a CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) ‘Approved Training Organisation’?

If you are a CITB Levy Registered Company and have a 7-digit Levy Reference Number, you can access Grants and Funding towards the cost of your Training, if you are up to date with your Levy commitments.