Night vision
NIGHT SHIFTS operate under unique pressures — reduced staffing, limited supervision and slower response times — creating hidden safety risks that demand closer attention. Jeremy Michaels provides an insight.
Rethinking safety
A FOCUS on mental health and compliance could form the new frontline of both workplace safety and business profitability, says RS Safety Solutions.
Practitioner viewpoint
WHEN IT comes to workplace safety, first aid kits are often treated as a tick-box exercise — stocked once and rarely reviewed. But simply meeting the minimum legal requirements isn’t always enough, says Louise Ward.
Lessons in safety
Dee Arp and Dr Nikki Booth explain why assessment is important in education and training.
Occupational hazards
AS DIGITAL technologies rapidly reshape the workplace, organisations are racing to keep up. But the latest IOSH white paper warns that the human, ethical and safety considerations risk being left behind. Richard Bates provides an insight.
Filtering out dust risks
EFFECTIVE DUST control in industrial environments is about more than filtration alone. Managing worker exposure, controlling emissions and maintaining filter efficiency all play a crucial role in protecting plant and machinery, reducing explosion risks and keeping production running safely and efficiently. Nicolas Van der veken provides an insight.
Human skills, AI edge
IN A rapidly evolving workplace, Thiago Ramos explores how people skills, leadership influence and artificial intelligence will redefine the OSH profession — and what tomorrow’s safety leaders must do to stay ahead.
Back to basics
PORTABLE GAS detectors remain essential for protecting workers from toxic, explosive, and oxygen-depleting gases across industries—from wastewater and food processing to telecoms and brewing. Megan Hine shares her expertise.
Your questions answered by the British Safety Council
THE BRITISH Safety Council answers your questions on health, safety and wellbeing.
Hidden danger
DUST EXPOSURE is one of the most common — and most underestimated — risks across industries. Effective monitoring, properly fitted respiratory protection, and robust safety practices are essential to protect workers from long-term respiratory harm, says Victoria Rivers.
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