Mark also covers the news, which includes the HSE publishing the latest annual workplace fatality figures for 2025/26, BOSH appointing a new president, the British Safety Industry Federation relaunching the Clean Air, Take Care campaign and also news on the BSIF Duty Holder membership scheme. 

Mark also shares HSE guidance on protecting workers in the current extreme heat and also shares info on all the winners of the Safety & Health Excellence Awards.

In addition, Mark discussed the new Women in Safety & Health Awards, which has an entry deadline of 14 August 2026 at 23:55 (BST). You can submit your entries for FREE at https://womeninsafety.co.uk/2026/en/page/categories

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