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In the spotlight with Thomas Martin

This month we put the spotlight on Thomas Martin, chairman of Arco and winner of the 2024 Safety & Health Excellence Awards Lifetime Achievement award.

The gloves are on

One of the biggest challenges faced by health and safety managers is compliance, and one of the most important factors – especially when it comes to hand protection compliance – is in considering human nature. In this article, Sarah Bridge looks at the value of going ‘back to basics’.

Reaching new heights

Drug and alcohol testing is becoming an increasingly common practice is the workplace. Mark Burrup looks at how a UK airport has implemented a drug and alcohol testing policy.

The rise of lone working

Helen Down discusses the latest trends in lone working, the risks faced by remote staff and the best ways to keep them safe.

HSM Live in Coventry

Health and Safety Matters magazine is excited to bring the next instalment of HSM Live to Coventry on 27 June 2024. Find out why you need to be there.

Shape the future

Employers, duty holders, and safety professionals have the opportunity to shape the future of the UK safety industry with the BSIF ‘Pilot Scheme’.

Sun exposure in the spotlight

With skin cancer at an all time high, Kathryn Clifford sheds light on UV radiation as a neglected occupational hazard.

CEO’s desk – June 24

CE or UKCA “that is the question!” Alan Murray reminds us of what’s happened so far, and what the future holds for these conformity marks.

Practitioner viewpoint – April 24

While the world recently celebrated International Women’s Day, Louise Ward looks at some of the issues women can face when it comes to welfare facilities and suitable PPE.

Occupational hazards – April 24

Surprisingly, younger workers are more likely to be off work due to ill-health than the older workforce. Corey Edwards looks at the figures and how to address the issue.

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