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  • Health, safety and welfare in the global container terminal industry

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    Research report on the health and safety arrangements in container terminals operated by national and global logistics companies in several countries.

    Health, safety and welfare in the global container terminal industry

  • Introduction to vulnerable workers: understand

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    IOSH defines vulnerable workers as those who are at a higher risk of incurring an injury or illness at work due to certain circumstances or conditions.

    Introduction to vulnerable workers: understand

  • Sun safety in construction

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    This report looks at the effectiveness of the Sun Safety in Construction DVD, designed to increase knowledge of the risks of solar radiation exposure.

    Sun safety in construction

  • Thames Tideway Tunnel project

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    We funded a three-year research programme that monitored key health and safety processes, personnel, documentation, events and activities on the Tideway project.

    Thames Tideway Tunnel project

  • The limits of influence

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    Research study on the role of supply chains in influencing health and safety management.

    The limits of influence

  • Workplace wellbeing

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    We conducted a survey to get a clearer picture of what is being done in the workplace to support those with mental health problems.

    Workplace wellbeing

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