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Introduction: OHSAS 18001 and its replacement, ISO 45001 2018, have considerably enhanced occupational health and safety management in the field of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) management systems. These programs seek to lessen workplace accidents and make workplaces safer for workers. The failure to effectively engage employees, however, causes safety management systems to frequently fall short of their objectives despite the established norms and regulations. In this article, we will examine the causes of why safety management systems usually fail to attract the workforce's interest and commitment. Lack of Employee Involvement:  The Lack of active employee participation in the system's conception and implementation is one of the main causes of the safety management system's failure to engage workers. Data collected in Gallup's report - State of the Global Workplace 2022- show that globally only 32% of employees are engaged and only 17% of employees are active...

Introduction: Workplace stress is a common concern in today's fast-paced, competitive world. The demands of the modern workforce can create a challenging environment that affects employees both physically and mentally. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Survey published in the year 2021-2022 revealed that almost 91400 UK workers were affected because of work-related stress and 17 million work days were lost at an average of over 18 working days lost per instance of work-related stress.  However, with the right strategies, it's possible to reduce and manage workplace stress effectively. In this blog, we'll explore ten (10) effective ways to combat stress in the workplace, drawing from the fields of stress management in organizational behaviour and occupational stress. Recognise the Signs of Stress: Before effectively managing workplace stress, it's essential to recognise the signs. Common indicators include increased irritability, fatigue, anxiety, abse...