Staying safe on the road in a gig economy – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

If you’ve ever driven a car or ridden a motorcycle on a short-term contract, chances are you’ve participated in the gig economy. In fact, millions of adults in the UK are now participants in the system as drivers and riders, whether they’re aware of it or not. But how can you and other road users stay safe?

What is the gig economy?

The term ‘gig economy’ is used to describe the 1.1 million people in the UK who work in a free market system in which temporary positions are common place. The gig economy is made up of three main components; the independent workers paid by the gig, the consumers who require a specific service or a particular item delivered; and the companies that connect the worker to the consumer.

For individuals working within the system, a job is usually for a specified period of time, whereby freelance and self-employed

Why Interoperability is Crucial in Healthcare Operations

Why Interoperability is Crucial in Healthcare Operations

Healthcare Interoperability involves the use of many complex systems and information technology (IT) to exchange and interpret health-based data. It has been a key aspect of the extensive shift towards computerizing the healthcare industry. As of 2019, a fundamental level of interoperability has been achieved by roughly 75% of healthcare providers in the US. The ability to transfer data from one health system to another becomes quite challenging when acknowledging the differences in technological platforms. The main objective of Interoperability is to ensure a smooth exchange of data across various systems.

Interoperability and COVID-19

The COVID-19 Pandemic has exposed the need for better interoperability in the healthcare industry. The Pandemic has resulted in a significant uptick in the transfer of patient data. This data is crucial for public health officials as it includes testing results, pre-existing conditions, and potential hotspots. Interoperability would allow county and state officials to identify and

Keeping up with fast fashion may be stylish, but what about its consequences?

Keeping up with fast fashion may be stylish, but what about its consequences?

Kathryn Hendry doesn’t feel pressure to buy clothes for everyday class outfits, but feels the need to update her closet yearly when it comes to “going out” tops.

“I bought new going out clothes freshman year and then again this year,” Hendry, a sophomore majoring in marketing and advertising at Syracuse University. “I feel like the cycle of trends happens faster with going out tops and it’s displayed in a more public way.”

There seems to be an unspoken pressure for students on SU’s campus to continuously buy new pieces of clothing, especially at the beginning of the school year. Students will often wear a trendy piece once before throwing it away and contributing to the 11.3 million tons of textiles the US wastes each year.

“There’s a certain pressure to wear something different every time you go out. It’s stupid, but it’s a real thing,” said Michela Galego, a

Gigi Hadid Puts a Sexy Spin on the Casual Jumpsuit

Gigi Hadid Puts a Sexy Spin on the Casual Jumpsuit

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Today, Gigi Hadid stepped out in Milan wearing a burgundy jumpsuit. The piece was loose-fitting and oversized with golden buttons and boasted two large pockets on the chest by her very own, recently-launched label Guest in Residence. Hadid opted to wear the look with a pair of well-worn white Converse sneakers and a tiny caramel shoulder bag. Though, while the piece was baggy, Hadid managed to put a sexy spin on the onesie and wore it with a cropped white ribbed tank top that showed just a sliver of midriff.

The jumpsuit is utilitarian at its core. Though, they have been transformed for fashion in the past. In those saucy retro years of Studio 54, the likes of Bianca Jagger and Jerry Hall partied the night away in them, as did ’70s bombshell Farah Fawcett. Sometimes they are designed to be curve-skimming, or undone and tied

Hairdresser and fashion designer Esther Samuels seeks to uplift women through style and empathy

At 28 Esther Samuels is a self-made hair stylist and fashion designer and she is not shy of revealing that she has no formal training in these two areas, as, according to her, they are in her DNA and her hair salon, her only source of income, has been flourishing over the years.

Maybe it is because Samuels’ salon is one with a difference; she describes it as a “safe space” for her clients to share and unburden. Her fashion store makes the business a one-stop shop, where once women have the perfect hairstyle, they can complement it with the perfect outfit.

Samuels believes her business is a way of “uplifting women” as she would hear the stories of women who feel different after they have had their hair done.

“I see what a good hairstyle does for them and that’s the feeling I want women to have because as

28 Best Places For Men’s Clothing Online

Where do you shop? Chances are it’s not in the store. In the US, 76% of adults are online shoppers — 62% of which are regular online shoppers, according to a study conducted by Marist Poll. But then what do you put in your browser? For men, there is no single answer — and if you only have a destination or two, you’re missing out. Maybe you go to Uniqlo for staples — but what of Amazon Basics, Dickies, or Rhone? Mr. Porter is the spot for select high-end menswear, but if you stick to that, you’ll miss out on the Ami Paris, All Saints, and the many other fashion outlets that keep the high-end looks close to home. J. Crew could dress the most stylish preppy man on the planet, but Bonobos, Hugh & Crye, and Rowing Blazers all have plenty to offer in that department too.

That is

Dyer & Butler Ltd – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

Dyer & Butler Ltd – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

From their Safety, Sustainability and Training Director, Steven Broom, being awarded Dyer & Butler Ltd – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

Health and Safety Influencer of the Year 2019, to winning a number of President and Gold Medal Awards across a variety of divisions, Dyer & Butler Ltd enjoyed an outstanding 2019.

As one of the first winners of the Influencer of the Year Award, we recently caught up with Steven to find out Dyer & Butler Ltd’s impressive awards history, and how winning a RoSPA Award has benefited both himself and his organization…

What benefits does winning a RoSPA Award have for your organisation?

RoSPA is a well-respected brand for the advancement of safety standards within the Dyer and Butler info

industry and the association that we have had with RoSPA over the years underpins our commitment to maintaining these standards within our organisation. The benefit of being able to show that we are RoSPA award winners provides us with an instantly recognizable

How Patient Rooming Checklists Streamline the Patient Care Journey

How Patient Rooming Checklists Streamline the Patient Care Journey

Patient Rooming is the process where nurses greet and familiarize patients with their clinical surroundings before transitioning the responsibility of care to physicians or other health professionals. It is an integral part of the care journey as patients can address any pressing concerns before their doctor or specialist arrives. Despite this, many clinics fail to maximize the patient experience of the rooming process. Long wait times, inefficient use of staff, and the lack of centralized patient records are the primary issues that clinics face when rooming patients. Smart Rooming Checklists can prevent these issues by simplifying the rooming process for patients and nurses.

How Patient Rooming Checklists Streamline the Patient Care Journey

What are Smart Rooming Checklists?

Smart Rooming Checklists remind Medical Assistants to perform important tasks related to the Rooming of each patient. They contain three sections: Pre-Rooming, Rooming, and the Handoff. Pre-Rooming involves any preparation work that assistants must take part in before the patient arrives. Rooming

What Is Bleisure?  14 Bleisure Items to Wear for Business and Fun

What Is Bleisure? 14 Bleisure Items to Wear for Business and Fun

What Is Bleisure?  14 Bleisure Items to Wear for Business and Fun

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Fashion inspiration can come from anywhere these days: street style, runways, and now, travel trends. Enter “bleisure,” the term that traditionally described a business trip with a few days of leisure tacked on, and now refers to the egregiously broad “business casual.” At the intersection of work, lounge, and street style, bleisure is clothing that is office-appropriate, practical, and has just a little hint of edge. Take a silk jumpsuit, throw on a pair of block-heeled sandals, and prepare for 9-5 comfort and class.

As more people continue hybrid work modes and return to the office, the need for bleisure is apparent. There are a multitude of ways to craft the perfectly laid-back look. Kat Gosik, who has styled the likes of Christine Quinn and Mia Khalifa, throws a bleisure look together with a business-meeting Staud set, Bottega Veneta sunglasses, and Nike Chunky Dunks sneakers. It’s “the perfect

Zo Kravitz & Channing Tatum Do Casual Couple’s Style

The most revered examples of couple’s style are often from the past: Brad and Gwyneth, Carolyn and John Kennedy Jr, Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet… But in 2022, a new generation of celebrity lovebirds is vying for the title of most stylish pair.

Zoë Kravitz (the predictably chic progeny of former couple Lenny and Lisa) and Channing Tatum are right up there – the actors stepped out in New York this week wearing casual outfits that perfectly complemented each other. Both wore relaxed trousers in earthy, autumnal shades, with Zoë adding a simple black tank top, a baseball cap, Adidas Samba trainers and a quilted Saint Laurent bag. Channing wore his rust-colored jeans with a white tee under a shirt.

Off-duty style aside, this couple can dress to impress, too. At the Met Gala in September last year, Zoë commanded attention in a crystal-choked dress custom-made by Saint Laurent’s Anthony