FOLLOWING HSM’s webinar with the HSE on process isolations in the UKCS offshore oil and gas sector, we have collated responses to the questions that could not be answered live, providing further clarity on legal requirements, regulatory expectations and good practice.
AS THE UK railway’s safety system matures and incidents become rarer, the industry must look beyond traditional incident analysis to sustain improvement, says Louise Ward.
THE BRITISH Safety Industry Federation will be at HSM Live Leeds with its ‘table of shame’, showcasing non-compliant and unsafe PPE found on sale in the UK. Visit their stand to learn how to ensure you’re sourcing safe, compliant products.
THE LATEST workplace safety and health statistics released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are examined by John Hooker.
THE BRITISH Safety Council answers your questions on health, safety and wellbeing.
ARC FLASH incidents pose a serious risk in high-hazard electrical environments. In this article, Tranemo Advanced Workwear has a conversation with ABB discussing the vital role of specialist PPE in protecting workers and managing electrical safety risks.
SAFETY FOOTWEAR has long been a passive line of defence — tough, reliable, and built to shield. But a new generation is emerging from labs and testing houses worldwide, redefining what work boots can do. Smarter, lighter and more advanced than ever, this isn’t sci-fi — it’s the future of protection says Matthew Roberts.
BETTER MONITORING and reporting of contamination risks in food products may have contributed to a perceived rise in occurrences. But the fact is, they are still relatively frequent, and probably more than consumers might expect. Neil Griffiths highlights the importance of standards in light of an increasing number of recalls.
IN THE first of our Women in Safety features, Sarah McLaughlin reflects on how she entered the profession, the realities of progressing within it, and the professional lessons that continue to inform her work today.
AS TERRORISM becomes a credible risk for workplaces and public spaces alike, the OSH profession is being challenged to think beyond accidental harm. Matt Powell-Howard explains why counter-terrorism preparedness is a logical and necessary extension of occupational safety and health practice.
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