As demand for electric vehicles increases, demand for lithium-ion batteries follows. Due to the nature of the hazards involved in the production, battery gigafactories are considered to be high-risk environments.
As we reach the 50th anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Stuart Hughes takes a look at its successes and the future of OHS legislation.
Do you think we’re losing the art of making sensible risk judgement in the workplace? Louise Ward looks at how to find and maintain the right balance.
This month we put Matthew Elson in the spotlight to find out how he found himself in the health and safety industry and CEO of Evotix.
Knowing the important elements to consider when selecting safety footwear for your workforce will help save you time, money, workforce absenteeism and also help the environment. Here, Oli Willson helps you navigate your way through footwear procurement.
Workplace noise is a widespread occupational hazard. With over two million UK workers exposed to damaging noise levels, and potential consequences ranging from tinnitus to irreversible hearing loss, employers must prioritise auditory wellbeing. Kevin Davies explores the benefits of custom filtered plugs.
For organisations looking to simplify, streamline, and ultimately improve their approach to occupational noise monitoring, the goal should be to reduce or eliminate uncertainty. Neal Muggleton provides an insight.
Kevin Bridges provides an update on where are we with construction products and the UKCA mark.
Over the last decade, global sustainability legislation has surged by 155%. Alex Minett outlines some key worldwide legislative developments and discusses how businesses can respond.
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