Step into health
Quality safety footwear is essential to protect workers from external damage, buit can prevent and manage common foot conditions. Clair Weston provides an insight.
Spotlight on health and safety at RS Connect 2025
We sat down with Neil Griffiths to find out why health and safety (H&S) professionals won’t want to miss this year’s RS CONNECT, the flagship annual event from RS UK&I, which returns this November with its biggest and most ambitious programme yet.
HSM Live Scotland: Now in Glasgow!
Now in its third year, Health & Safety Matters Live Scotland takes place on 27 November at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow. We speak with Christine Knapp to discover what’s in store for this year’s event — including the exciting move to the new venue.
The fight against falls
Falls from height remain leading cause of workplace fatality. Louise Charlton looks at how you can mitigate the risk of working at height.
The future of monitoring
Bob Latimer discusses the benefits of automated monitoring systems for airborne hazards as complimenting the role of health and safety managers and occupational hygienists.
The rise of smart systems
Smart and connected technology is playing an increasingly vital role in improving safety, providing better visibility and more effective management of airborne hazards in a wide range of setting. Becca Dodds provides an insight.
Double danger
While the fall risks associated with working at height are well-documented, the less immediately apparent yet equally significant threat of chemical exposure often exists alongside them. Choosing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that effectively addresses both hazards involves a nuanced balance of material compatibility, ergonomic considerations, and performance demands, says Steve Marnach.
Panoramic view of safety
Düsseldorf will again become the meeting point for the international community for the future of work from 4 to 7 November for the next instalment of A+A 2025.
Check, select and protect
Do you purchase Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or Safety Products? Do you use PPE or Safety Products at work? If so, how do you know what you’re purchasing is actually going to provide the protection levels claimed? The British Safety Industry Federation will be on hand at HSM Live Scotland to offer advice on how you can purchase compliant PPE.
In the spotlight with John Hooker
As John Hooker steps into his new role as CEO of the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), we explore his journey in the health and safety industry and his hopes for the future.
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