Insight Workplace Health

05/06/2026

🌙 Night Worker Medicals: protecting your workforce working through the night

Working nights isn’t just a shift pattern change, it places additional demands on the body’s natural rhythms, sleep cycles, and overall wellbeing.

Under the Working Time Regulations 1998, employers have a legal duty to offer free health assessments to night workers to help ensure they are medically fit for night work and supported appropriately.

At Insight Workplace Health, our Night Worker Health Assessments help employers meet their legal responsibilities while protecting employee health, safety, and performance.

Why they matter:
• Night work can disrupt sleep patterns and the body clock
• Fatigue can reduce concentration, reaction times, and decision-making
• Certain medical conditions may be affected by shift or night work
• Early identification can support adjustments and reduce risk

Night worker assessments should be offered before starting night work and then on a regular ongoing basis, helping ensure employees remain safe, supported, and fit for their role.

If your organisation employs night workers, now is the time to make sure you are compliant and proactively protecting your team.

Learn more or book your assessment here:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vGxMq0

To speak with our team, visit https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vGx0J0 or call 01792 321010.

03/06/2026

We’re delighted to be exhibiting today at the South Wales Safety Groups Alliance Conference at https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vT8qT0 Stadium.

It’s great to be joining safety, health, and wellbeing professionals from across South Wales for a day focused on modern incident investigation practice and workplace safety.

If you’re attending, come and visit the Insight Workplace Health team to learn more about our Occupational Health and ergonomic support services.

At our stand, you’ll be able to:
• Explore a range of ergonomic equipment designed to support healthier, more comfortable working
• Speak with our team about workplace assessments, employee support, and Occupational Health services
• See our PortaCount quantitative face fit testing machine in action and learn more about effective respiratory protection testing

We’re looking forward to meeting attendees, networking with fellow professionals, and supporting conversations around workplace health, safety, and wellbeing throughout the day.

If you’d like to learn more about our services, speak with the team today at the event, contact us at https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vT7pY0 or call 01792 321010.

02/06/2026

🔊 One week to go until our upcoming webinar:

Understanding Employer Responsibilities Around Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)

Join Insight Workplace Health and Dr Osas Utubor for an informative session exploring Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL), employer responsibilities, and the Occupational Health referral pathway.

📅 9th June 2026
🕒 3:00pm
📍 Online Webinar

We’ll be discussing:
• What NIHL is and why it matters in the workplace
• Employer obligations under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
• Early warning signs and the “noise notch”
• Occupational Health referrals and hearing surveillance
• Real case law examples and key legal considerations

NIHL is preventable, but early identification and appropriate intervention are essential to protecting employees and reducing organisational risk.

This webinar is ideal for HR professionals, managers, Health & Safety teams, and employers looking to better understand their legal responsibilities and support employee wellbeing.

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Register here:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vGtW00

29/05/2026

Statutory Sick Pay changes are increasing both the cost and impact of sickness absence for employers.

But the bigger question is how organisations respond when health issues first emerge.

This is where occupational health and early intervention make a real difference.

By identifying concerns early and providing timely clinical guidance, organisations can support employees sooner, reduce unnecessary absence, and improve return-to-work outcomes.

Our early intervention service is designed to help employers take that proactive approach, giving clear advice, practical recommendations, and support when it’s needed most.

Don’t wait for short-term absence to become a long-term issue. Discover how early intervention can protect productivity, reduce costs and support your people:

Contact us today:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0t-7L40
📞 01792 321010

26/05/2026

Lighting is one of the most overlooked factors in workplace health.

Yet evidence shows it can influence sleep, focus, mood, fatigue, and even physical comfort during the working day.

In our latest article, Dr Lara Shemtob speaks with lighting expert Dr Shelley James about how organisations can move beyond minimum compliance and start thinking more proactively about light at work.

From task lighting and environmental control to supporting neurodiversity and cognitive performance, this is an area where small changes can make a meaningful difference.

Read the full article here:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0tZw_F0

To explore how better workplace design could benefit your organisation, speak to our team:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0tZyYR0
📞 01792 321010

22/05/2026

🌞 Sun Safety at Work: Protecting Outdoor Workers

With warmer weather expected across the UK from this weekend, now is the perfect time to refresh our approach to sun safety in the workplace.

Prolonged exposure to UV radiation can increase the risk of sunburn, heat stress, and long-term skin damage, making protection essential for anyone working outdoors.

In this video, Dr Lara Shemtob for Insight Workplace Health shares practical advice on staying safe in the sun, including simple steps employers and employees can take to reduce risk.

🎥 Watch here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vvd7y0

In this short video, we cover:
• Why sun safety matters for outdoor workers
• Simple, effective ways to reduce UV exposure
• How employers can better support staff working outdoors

Small changes can make a big difference in preventing sun-related illness and long-term skin damage.

💡 Speak to Insight Workplace Health about protecting your workforce this summer:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vvb160

Spending long hours working outdoors? 🌞 Protecting yourself from the sun is essential for your health and safety.In this video, Dr. Lara Shemtob for Insight...

21/05/2026

We’re proud to support iOH as a Friend of iOH, following a recent donation to the organisation.

iOH is a national network of Occupational Health and Wellbeing professionals working across disciplines including Occupational Health, Safety, Hygiene, Ergonomics, Wellbeing and Rehabilitation. Their members play a vital role in improving workplace health, supporting employers, and enabling people to work safely, effectively and sustainably.

Through training grants, educational resources and continuing professional development, iOH helps strengthen the capability of the Occupational Health workforce and the impact it has on workplaces across the UK.

We’re pleased to contribute to this important work and support the continued development of the profession.

Find out more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vv9Ld0

20/05/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Giada Femminella to Insight Workplace Health, bringing her expertise as a Chartered Occupational Psychologist to support our clients and their teams.

Giada has extensive experience working across a wide range of organisations in both the public and private sectors, with valuable international exposure. She specialises in neurodiversity, delivering workplace adjustment assessments, coaching and training to help create inclusive and supportive working environments.

Her ability to translate psychological insight into practical strategies helps enhance individual wellbeing, employee performance and organisational effectiveness.

It’s fantastic to have Giada on board, and we’re excited for our clients to benefit from her knowledge and expertise.

Find out more about our team here:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vknk90

18/05/2026

Lighting at work is often overlooked, but it has a real impact on comfort, concentration, fatigue, and overall wellbeing.

From glare and flicker to poor task lighting and workstation setup, the way a workspace is lit can influence how people feel and perform throughout the working day.

In this short video, Dr Lara Shemtob explains the basics of lighting at work, what employers need to be aware of from a health and safety perspective, and why more organisations are starting to take a proactive approach to workplace lighting as part of wider employee wellbeing and ergonomics.

Watch the full video here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0t-lR20

17/05/2026

High blood pressure often develops without obvious symptoms, yet it is one of the leading risk factors for heart disease and stroke.

On World Hypertension Day, it is a reminder that workplace health strategies play an important role in prevention, early identification, and long-term wellbeing.

Employers are increasingly recognising the value of proactive health promotion, from encouraging healthier lifestyle choices to providing access to workplace wellbeing support that helps employees understand and manage key health risks.

Our Employee Wellbeing and Health Promotion services are designed to support organisations in taking a preventative approach to workforce health, helping employees make informed choices and supporting healthier, more resilient teams.

Invest in prevention and create a healthier workforce. Find out how our wellbeing services can support your organisation:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0tZGmy0

To discuss a tailored wellbeing programme, contact our team today:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0tZHBL0
📞 01792 321010