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Give safety a hand

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.

Occupational hazards

SUSTAINABILITY HAS stalled: It’s time to put people back at the heart of business, says Ruth Wilkinson.

Legal spotlight

SEAN ELSON provides an insight into the game-changing new British Standard on suicide intervention, prevention and support that has been published.

Your questions answered by The British Safety Council

THE BRITISH Safety Council answers your questions on health, safety and wellbeing.

Falling short on safety

SLIPS, TRIPS and falls are the most common workplace hazard, but there are steps we can take to help prevent them, says Caitlin McCloy.

The integration driver

DISCONNECTED SAFETY systems create hidden risks. Jose Arcilla explores how to build a proactive, prevention-focused safety management approach that actually keeps people safe.

In the spotlight with Alan Murray

AS ALAN Murray steps into his new role as executive chairman of the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), we put him in the spotlight to explore his long and influential career in the health and safety industry, his reflections on the challenges ahead, and his hopes for the future of the sector.

Protect what matters – January 2026

THIS YEAR’S Health & Safety Report from RS and Health & Safety Matters highlighted a slight fall in businesses citing their environmental, health and safety (EHS) management maturity level as medium. Neil Griffiths explores some of the key findings in this area and outlines some potential reasons for them.

Lessons in safety – January 2026

MILLIONS OF passengers and large volumes of cargo travel through East Midlands Airport every year. Shane Berry explains how they are building a strong safety culture.

Practitioner viewpoint – January 2026

RELATABILITY IS a powerful tool that’s often overlooked. In this piece, Matthew Lysak shares how bringing a relatable approach to communication can make a real difference in health and safety.

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