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Office workers perform better in tasks related to attention-span, decision-making, language skills, positivity and creativity after their static workstations are enhanced with portable sit-stand platforms.
Now, businesses can benefit from an innovative product to support healthy agile working that has been scientifically proven to enhance productivity levels.

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By: Rene Aguilar, Group Head of Safety, Anglo American

As with other industries which are exposed to various degrees of risk, providing a safe and healthy workplace is a top priority for mining companies. Whilst ensuring that the correct controls are in place to mitigate critical safety risks, the industry is increasingly focusing on employee behaviour, attitude and motivation. These are key to creating a strong and healthy safety culture. For workers to carry out tasks safely, it’s important that they understand their individual role in creating a safe work environment for themselves and their colleagues... read more.

Jim Struthers, Sales Manager for Casella, discusses the value of worker empowerment when it comes to tackling health and safety issues, particularly that of workplace exposure.

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An extensive study of over 1million people by The Lancet has revealed that those sitting for eight hours a day are more at risk of premature death.

Tomorrow's Health & Safety explores the dangers associated with sedentary living here.