Don’t fall short
Slips, trips and falls remain the biggest cause of non-fatal injuries at work – Emma Willison explains how to mitigate the risk.
Leading the fight against non-compliant PPE
ALAN MURRAY discusses the ongoing issue of substandard PPE and safety products in the UK, provides an update on the work of the BSIF Registered Safety Supplier (RSS) Scheme, and outlines what’s in store for 2025.
Lessons in safety – October 2024
Honorary diplomas have been awarded to leading voices of the health and safety profession. Here, NEBOSH introduces the inspiring individuals.
Spotlight on HSM Live Scotland
Ahead of our next event – HSM Live Scotland – we ask Christine Knapp what delegates can expect from our upcoming event on 27 November 2024.
Practitioner viewpoint – October 2024
We have recently passed the 25th anniversary of the Ladbrook Road rail crash, where many lives were lost and hundreds were injured. Louise Ward looks at what’s changed since the accident.
Something in the air?
Fixed-point detection systems are permanent installations designed to provide continuous monitoring of gas levels in a wide range of environments, from commercial premises through to heavy industrial settings. Tracy Vernon provides an insight into when you need a fixed gas detection system.
Occupational hazards – October
A recent survey has found that workers are often working additional hours without pay. Ruth Wilkinson looks at some of the hidden downsides that are often hidden in the small print of employment contracts.
In the spotlight with Ralph Lewis
This month we put the spotlight on Lion’s Ralph Lewis to hear how he joined the family company straight from school and has risen through the ranks at Scotland’s premium workplace supplier.
Fit for the future
Simon Ash shares insights into the impact of high-quality PPE footwear on extending healthy working life expectancy through mitigating musculoskeletal disorders.
The evolution of health and safety
The Health and Safety at Work Act etc 1974 celebrates its 50th birthday this year. But health and safety as a concept and a practice has evolved so much more than the original legislators could ever have imagined during those five decades. In this article, Carla Crocombe looks back – and considers the future.
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