Workers organizations must play key role in developing effective and sustainable social contract
A new social contract must be anchored in decent work and social justice, with special attention given to the promotion and implementation of International labour standards, according to the latest edition of the International Journaln of Labour R
Pulling an all-nighter can lead to unsafe decisions : study
Just 24 hours of sleep deprivation can significantly impact decision-making processes and may result in risky choices, researchers caution.A team from the University of Ottawa and the University of Pennsylvania asked 56 healthy people ages 21-55 t
KARAM: Paving the future of safety
Founded in 1998, KARAM has emerged as a pioneering force in occupational safety solutions. Their extensive portfolio comprises over 3500 certified products, meticulously designed to conform to multiple national and international standards and expo
85% of organisations have no fire risk assessment for Lithium-ion battery devices on site
Lithium-ion batteries are now firmly part of daily life, both at home and in the workplace.They are to be found in portable devices, electric vehicles, and renewable energy storage systems. Lithium-ion batteries have many advantages, but their saf
Lorry loaders crush risk from powered tilting stabilisers
On some lorry loaders with powered 'tilting' (also known as 'swing-up' or 'rotating') stabilisers people can be crushed against the bodywork of the vehicle when the stabilisers are being retracted.There is a risk of serious injury or death when a
