30 years ago all our major rivers were open sewers. Now we have otters in every English county and 97% of our bathing beaches pass European standards. But are England’s rivers still among the most polluted in Europe?
Here, Miles Hillmann asks Helen Wakeham from the Environment Agency (EA) about water pollution incidents in Britain and the value to companies and other organisations of public recognition through entering the BSIF Water Pollution Prevention Award.
International travel increases risks for lone workers and employers are just as responsible for keeping their staff safe when they are travelling for work as they are in the regular confines of the workplace, says Mathew Colley.
HSM’s latest webinar saw Jim Cliff, Alan Murray and Richard Cunningham come together to give an insight into head protection.
Josh Thomas discusses the risks associated with dust at quarries, and highlights the vital role of monitoring.
Managing lift truck operations for the first time can be daunting, so Laura Nelson explains what health and safety managers need to know when it comes to lift truck safety, compliance and training.
There are many risks on site and protective workwear can offer an important defence from working hazards. Here, Peter Dumigan looks at what’s on offer.
For the past 44 years, Paul Bruton has been a key figure within both the industry, providing expert knowledge and insights to trade bodies, as well as in his role at WernerCo. In his role as chairman at The Ladder Association, he has supported the organisation in tackling key issues facing the industry. Here, Paul reflects on his time within the industry and what he expects is still to come ahead of his retirement in June 2020.
Comfort and protection are two key benefits of having the right safety footwear. Here, Stuart Thorne explores the many other advantages.
THE UK will import 72% of gas requirements by 2030 and liquifying gas for import is hugely energy intensive, so importing our gas requirements increases global carbon emissions, explains Miles Hillmann of Fosse Liquitrol.
As asecos celebrates its 25-year anniversary, Mark Sennett visits their impressive newly expanded headquarters in Gründau, Germany and asks Sascha Kunkel how the company is raising awareness of the risks associated with hazardous materials and helping to create safer workplaces.
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