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From the CEO’s Desk

On 10 and 11 October the BSIF team had the opportunity to meet the market, our members and stakeholders at the Health and Safety North Exhibition, held for the first time at Event City Manchester.

Upcoming changes to the Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 (IRR1999) will no doubt put radon on the radar for many businesses, as the UK looks to reduce the maximum levels of radon permissible in the workplace. With the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) also planning to overhaul how organisations notify the watchdog of unsafe levels of exposure, Ian Mitchell, principal consultant – radon at Bureau Veritas, examines the potential impact of the reforms and why companies must act now to comply with

The changing face of health & safety

Matthew Elson, CEO of SHE Software examines how new advances in technology could have the potential to transform the approach to workplace safety,

Keeping on top of falls from height

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) fatal injuries report 2016-2017 reveals a dramatic reduction in the number of falls from height. Dominique Vansteenkiste, high-risk safety leader EMEA at Honeywell Industrial Safety, believes it’s time to give workers at height an edge over risk.

Safety reaches new heights at London Bridge

London Bridge is the fourth busiest railway station in the country, with more than 54 million passengers passing through every year. As Network Rail nears completion of a £1billion redevelopment, Chris Shaw speaks to MSA Safety about the fall protection requirements associated with such a project.

A day in the life of Mike Slater

Each issue HSM speaks to a member of the BOHS about the challenges and rewards of working as an occupational hygienist. This issue we talk to Mike Slater, occupation hygiene consultant, director at Diamond Environmental and BOHS President 2014/15.

Big Data harnesses rail workers’ safety concerns

Huddersfield rail researchers are developing computer software that can accurately analyse the millions of entries from trackside rail workers.

Four hand hygiene failures that are making you sick

As winter creeps up on us, norovirus outbreaks and flu epidemics occur more frequently, ensuring best hygiene practice is vital. Dr Peter Barratt, technical manager at Initial Washroom Hygiene explains how good hand hygiene can lead to increased employee wellbeing, and most importantly, is a simple way to reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses.

Listen to the experts when it comes to hearing protection

Bill Dawe of RS Components looks at the new regulations concerning hearing protection and how leading suppliers are helping to confine it to the past thanks to new products and support programmes.

Driving home the importance of safety

Employers have a number of responsibilities for staff who drive for business. Chris Shaw speaks to David Richards, head of marketing at DriveTech, to discuss what these responsibilities are and the implications of ignoring them.