David Halicki of the IOSH Healthcare Group explains why hospitals are unique sites and looks at the issues they face in safeguarding patients, visitors and employees.

Making lone workers’ health and safety less of a solo effort is the responsibility of the employer, says IOSH, and encourages employers to take simple yet effective measures to protect staff

Safe maintenance is a healthcare budget essential for patient safety, says the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health

Healthcare workers often work long hours, but round-the-clock healthcare shouldn’t have to be delivered by exhausted staff. Darren McDonald, IOSH Healthcare group, looks at how to ensure healthcare professionals don’t overdo it.

Asbestos must still be considered as an important issue for all those charged with responsibilities for facilities management or maintenance

From doctors’ practices to hospitals, many of our healthcare institutions occupy buildings that are likely to contain asbestos. The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health asks what you can do to protect yourself and others

The Health and Safety Executive’s ‘Shattered Lives’ campaign aims to reduce unnecessary slip, trip and fall incidents in the workplace