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.
Protect what matters – October 2025
The RS 2025 Health & Safety Report found 84 per cent of respondents ranked their ability to protect employees as high or very high. In the 2024 survey, this was higher, at 88 per cent. Neil Griffiths answers to some key questions around the report findings on the confidence decline.
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.
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