IN THE first of our Women in Safety features, Sarah McLaughlin reflects on how she entered the profession, the realities of progressing within it, and the professional lessons that continue to inform her work today.
AS TERRORISM becomes a credible risk for workplaces and public spaces alike, the OSH profession is being challenged to think beyond accidental harm. Matt Powell-Howard explains why counter-terrorism preparedness is a logical and necessary extension of occupational safety and health practice.
THIS MONTH we put Ian Cooke in the spotlight to find out how he got into the health and safety industry and how he is settling into his new role at the British Safety Council.
JENNIFER XHUFI looks at how regulation, buyer expectations, and Net Zero targets are changing the PPE sector, and what that means for how gloves are designed and manufactured.
CHRIS ELLERBY looks at how action sports, test pilot technology and materials science are coming together to move head protection technology forward.
DAVID WARD explains why uniform design and fabric choice should be on the agenda for improved health and safety compliance in 2026
THE BRITISH Safety Industry Federation publishes its latest white paper ‘Combating Sub-Standard PPE in the UK Market.’
WHEN IT comes to above-the-neck PPE, compatibility is key to ensure they work together to provide effective protection. Louise Charlton provides an insight.
WHEN GLOVES are uncomfortable or don’t fit properly, workers are more likely to remove them—and once removed, protection is lost. Monica Alonso explores how we can ensure this essential safety measure is consistently worn.
SUSTAINABILITY HAS stalled: It’s time to put people back at the heart of business, says Ruth Wilkinson.
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