Healthy Working Lives

Please remember that you can keep up-to-date with all the latest coronavirus health advice via: nhsinform.scot/coronavirus #staysafe #protectothers #savelives

Join Living Wage Scotland as we host an online conversation on poverty and health inequalities. What is the impact of poverty on health in Scotland? What do we know about health inequalities? What are they, and who do they affect the most? Register: bit.ly/3NgPuSi

Living Wage Week will be held this year from the 14th to the 20th of November. It is the annual celebration of the Living Wage movement across the UK. scottishlivingwage.org/living-wage-we…

The new Living Wage rates are out! This means thousands of workers in Scotland are set for a vital pay raise. With the cost of living crisis this is more important than ever. Read the news here: bit.ly/3faFTzg #LivingWage #FairPay #CostOfLivingCrisis

A digital platform has launched to signpost employers to reputable and cost-effective ways to promote a mentally healthy workplace. Find information at: healthyworkinglives.scot/mentalhealth @fifehscp @nhsfife @phfife

Scotland has an opt out system of organ and tissue donation. If you’re aged 16 or over you have the choice to be an organ and tissue donor, or to opt out. Whatever your decision, #LeaveNoDoubt. Visit: organdonation.scot

Face coverings rule changes ⬇ From today, you are no longer required by law to wear a face covering: 🔹 In places of worship 🔹 While attending a marriage, civil partnership ceremony, funeral or commemorative event Other rules remain in place until Monday 18 April.

@RoSPAScotland. We're recruiting volunteers to join us in a pioneering research project on the subject of new and emerging issues relating to falls in the workplace. If you are interested we would love to hear from you - just send us an email! ow.ly/w84Z50IztPC

This week we're supporting Scotland's Road Safety Week 🚗 Scotland’s Road Safety Week is a chance to shine a light on key issues, gather everyone’s energy, and move the conversation forward, so we can all keep our roads safe. #ScotRoadSafetyWeek

Look out for strangulation hazards when picking out toys for your little ones this #Christmas. Did you know that loose ribbons on toys and costumes can pose risks to young children? #SafeToys2021

The Safety Measures campaign aims to encourage people to continue following safety behaviours, including opening windows and doors when meeting indoors and highlighting how outdoor socialising is safest.

It's important to remember that #coronavirus hasn't gone away. We all need to follow the rules in place and continue to be careful. By doing this, we can help keep each other safe and avoid the need for future restrictions. Know how to #StaySafe ➡️ gov.scot/coronavirus

This winter, it's expected that COVID-19 will circulate alongside other respiratory viruses, such as flu, adding to the winter pressures usually faced by the NHS. Over 70s can now get the COVID-19 Vaccine Booster and the flu vaccine. Find out more at nhsinform.scot/campaigns/roll…

Do you want to learn about how #stalking fits into the law? #StalkingAwareness Read about it here: suzylamplugh.org/stalking-and-t…

When used alongside other simple measures such as enhanced cleaning regimes, good hand hygiene and sanitising, ensuring adequate systems of ventilation can help keep COVID out of your workplace. Read our full ventilation guidance here: ow.ly/oDRa50G91GP

Staff across Scotland stopped at 1.46pm UK time to remember the lives of all those lost in the 9/11 attacks twenty years ago today. #NeverForget

How do the fire alarm changes affect me if I rent in Scotland? 🤔 Private landlords should already have interlinked fire alarms installed in their homes. If your rented property does not have interlinked fire alarms, speak to your landlord. @scotgov

Tomorrow will see us mark @999Day   We want you to help us celebrate the UK's close to two million emergency service staff and honour the 7500 men and women who have lost their lives protecting others over the past two centuries.  ➡️ 999day.org.uk  #999Day

The law on smoke and heat alarms in homes is changing. Check @scotgov website for more information if you are a homeowner. If you are renting, contact your landlord. 🖱️👉@scotgov mygov.scot/home-fire-safe… 📰More from @heraldscotland heraldscotland.com/politics/19551…

For most people, driving or riding will be the most dangerous work activity they do. Updated HSE guidance on work related road risk for employers and people who drive or ride for work on safety, health and wellbeing #Driving4Work #WRRR ow.ly/fp7O50G5AcE

Do you employ less around 40 people? Take a look at what a stress risk assessment should look like for your business and workers with these templates and examples bit.ly/2QEY9EU