Articles Archive | Health & Safety Matters

Exit plan

Inclusive, compliant evacuation planning is essential. Evac+Chair explains why training and maintenance matters.

Protect what matters – October 2025

The RS 2025 Health & Safety Report found 84 per cent of respondents ranked their ability to protect employees as high or very high. In the 2024 survey, this was higher, at 88 per cent. Neil Griffiths answers to some key questions around the report findings on the confidence decline.

Step into health

Quality safety footwear is essential to protect workers from external damage, buit can prevent and manage common foot conditions. Clair Weston provides an insight.

Spotlight on health and safety at RS Connect 2025

We sat down with Neil Griffiths to find out why health and safety (H&S) professionals won’t want to miss this year’s RS CONNECT, the flagship annual event from RS UK&I, which returns this November with its biggest and most ambitious programme yet.

HSM Live Scotland: Now in Glasgow!

Now in its third year, Health & Safety Matters Live Scotland takes place on 27 November at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow. We speak with Christine Knapp to discover what’s in store for this year’s event — including the exciting move to the new venue.

The fight against falls

Falls from height remain leading cause of workplace fatality. Louise Charlton looks at how you can mitigate the risk of working at height.

The future of monitoring

Bob Latimer discusses the benefits of automated monitoring systems for airborne hazards as complimenting the role of health and safety managers and occupational hygienists.

The rise of smart systems

Smart and connected technology is playing an increasingly vital role in improving safety, providing better visibility and more effective management of airborne hazards in a wide range of setting. Becca Dodds provides an insight.

Double danger

While the fall risks associated with working at height are well-documented, the less immediately apparent yet equally significant threat of chemical exposure often exists alongside them. Choosing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that effectively addresses both hazards involves a nuanced balance of material compatibility, ergonomic considerations, and performance demands, says Steve Marnach.

Panoramic view of safety

Düsseldorf will again become the meeting point for the international community for the future of work from 4 to 7 November for the next instalment of A+A 2025.

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