The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has recently launched PPE Saves, a new campaign spotlighting the vital role performed by personal protective equipment in protecting workers and ensuring people and businesses thrive. You can hear more about this at HSM Live Coventry.
When it comes to stress in the workplace, understanding and supporting staff is key. Alexa Knight looks at what employers can do to alleviate stress and ensure a happier and healthier workforce.
Tackling cleaning challenges in industrial environments has its challenges, but by choosing the right solution for the task at hand you can enhance productivity, boost worker wellbeing, and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable environment. Catherine Grinstead explains how.
In 2024,138 fatalities and 600,000 non-fatal accidents were reported from incidents involving work at height (according to the Health & Safety Executive) – figures that have remained similar to those of a decade ago. Despite advancements in technology and safety awareness, the statistics have plateaued, prompting a critical question: how can the industry refocus on safety to drive meaningful change?
In this Q&A, Jon Rowan explores potential solutions from a manufacturer’s perspective – focusing on elements such as prioritising safety and advancing the conversation around accident prevention.
The new Machinery Regulation introduces more concrete machinery safety provisions that are a legal requirement for machinery manufacturers and other economic operators, says Darren Hugheston-Roberts.
Adam Pope explains the difficulties of gas safety in small facilities and provides guidance for managing employee safety in these environments.
Bridging mental and physical safety is the key to a protected, more productive workforce, says Ed Pietruszewski
The Health and Safety Event takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on the 8-10 April 2025 and is the industry’s must-attend event. Kelly Rose catches up with David Bishop to find out why you need to be there.
MORE THAN 13,000 health and safety professionals will reunite at this year’s Health & Safety Event, which takes place from 8-10 April 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham.
Lone workers face unique risks and challenges that those working in a team often don’t experience. Chris Potts says there are proactive steps you can put in place to mitigate the risks and keep your lone workers safe.
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