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Occupational Hazards

HIDDEN IN plain sight, modern slavery is closer than we think. Ruth Wilkinson explores why tackling exploitation should be seen as a health and safety issue.

The three-tonne blind spot

MANY MATURE safety management systems have one hazard they never assess. It has wheels, can weigh up to three tonnes and is often overlooked despite the risks it presents, says Simon Turner.

EDINBURGH TRAMS is the award-winning operator of the city’s tramway, with a vision to be an integral part of the future success of Edinburgh and the Lothians by providing world-class, environmentally friendly and socially inclusive transport. Neil Booth is one of the first people to gain one of NEBOSH’s new counter-terrorism qualifications.

Executive comment

HEALTH AND Safety Executive scientists are part of a landmark project that could transform air travel, demonstrating how safety expertise can drive innovation rather than hold it back.

From the CEO’s desk

AS THE British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) launches Clean Air? Take Care!, a major campaign on respiratory protection, John Hooker highlights the tremendous value of industry collaboration and the role of the BSIF’s Special Interest Groups

Legal spotlight

FALLS FROM height continue as the main cause of work-related fatal injuries in Great Britain. Kevin Bridges provides an insight.

Cooling resilience starts with leak detection

AS AI workloads drive higher rack densities and greater reliance on liquid cooling, early leak detection is becoming essential to data centre resilience, says MSA Safety.

Safety on demand

AS WORKPLACE risks evolve, so too must the way businesses approach health and safety. Euan McIntosh explores the growing popularity of renting safety equipment and why greater flexibility, access to technology and changing workplace demands are reshaping the market.

Practitioner viewpoint

LOUISE WARD explores how the post-pandemic, AI-enabled workplace is reshaping safety roles, arguing that professionals must pair digital tools with critical thinking and human judgement to manage emerging risks and maximise technology’s potential.

Lessons in safety

CLEAR, WELL-structured interviews are at the heart of any successful incident investigation, helping uncover root causes and prevent repeat events. Natalie Sherborne explains how to approach them with confidence and consistency.

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