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From the CEO’s desk

GOVERNMENT CONSULTATIONS have started on a proposed new product safety framework. John Hooker gives some insight into these consultations and why it matters so much for the safety of UK workers.

Warehouse accidents fall 10%

HEALTH AND Safety Executive data reveals a 10% fall in warehouse accidents since 2021, but slips, trips and falls remain the leading cause of injury in warehouse settings.

AS WORKERS face multiple hazards in a single shift, multi-norm gloves are redefining hand protection — simplifying specification, improving compliance, and pushing industry towards a more consultative approach to PPE procurement. Tom Kerrigan provides an insight.

Layering for protection

AS EXTREME weather conditions expose outdoor workers to invisible cold-related dangers, Anna West explains why adaptable layering systems are becoming essential.

Trust is a must

FRONTLINE WORKERS often spot hazards but hesitate to report them when previous concerns go unanswered. This isn’t a technology problem — it’s a trust problem. As EHS tools become more advanced with AI and automation, organisations risk overlooking the foundation that makes them work: trust. Jose Arcilla provides an insight.

In the spotlight with Nick Murray

THIS MONTH, we put the spotlight on Nick Murray — whose journey from the Royal Navy to sales director at Guardsman has been shaped by decades in the PPE industry. Driven by a lifelong instinct to protect others, Nick reflects on the career choices, chance opportunities and enduring values that led him into workplace safety.

Talking safety with Carla Crocombe

IT’S LOOKING like a busy year ahead for Carla Crocombe, founder and managing director of Safety Rocks. She’s launching a bespoke qualification for the motorsport industry, as well as spearheading an initiative to get more women and girls into the profession.

Legal spotlight

KEVIN BRIDGES explores occupational road risk and how organisations can reduce incidents by addressing driver impairment caused by drugs or alcohol.

The stakes are high

FALLS FROM height remain the UK’s leading cause of workplace fatalities, with the latest figures highlighting ongoing risks — particularly for the self-employed. Jamie Appleton explores how improved safety awareness, robust risk management, and the correct selection of PPE can help prevent needless deaths.

Managing electric battery risk on your premises

LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES are now a fixture of modern life, powering everything from e-bikes and scooters to hand tools, industrial equipment, and electric vehicles (EVs). For UK workplaces, this ubiquity brings opportunity but also risk.

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