Blogs Archive | Health & Safety Matters

The law has changed – but are consumers any safer?

ALMOST A year after the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 became law, the risks posed by online marketplaces remain. Nick Jackman explores what’s changed – and what still needs to happen.

Heatwaves make the case for flexible working

AS ANOTHER UK heatwave hits, employers can protect staff from hazardous commutes and overheated workplaces through flexible working, says Jo Kansagra.

Worker rights in a heatwave

AS TEMPERATURES climb across the UK, Michelle Taylor explains what employers need to know about protecting workers during periods of extreme heat.

Denstone College enhances noise risk management

MANAGING HEALTH and safety means understanding risks across a wide range of working environments. For Sally Turner, that includes everything from grounds and maintenance teams handling tools and machinery to teachers in departments like music or design & technology.

Why is gravity such a persistent challenge?

THIS NO Falls Week, Stephen Barnfield examines why falls from height remain one of the workplace’s most persistent safety risks.

Drug and alcohol testing in the workplace

FOR HEALTH and safety professionals, substance misuse remains a critical concern, with studies indicating that as many as 40 per cent of industrial accidents are linked to alcohol and, increasingly, drug use. Mark Burrup looks at the benefits of drug and alcohol testing.

After failure

WHEN LIFTING equipment fails inspection, Myles Cook explains the immediate steps managers must take to stay compliant, reduce risk, and get operations safely back on track.

Women in construction

TO MARK Women in Construction Week (1–7 March 2026), structural engineer, author and broadcaster Roma Agrawal speaks with Lighthouse Charity about breaking barriers in construction, challenging stereotypes, and creating a more inclusive future for women in the industry.

Awaab’s Law: early learnings

THREE MONTHS after Awaab’s Law came into force, early experience shows that while the new requirements can feel daunting, social landlords can meet them by breaking compliance into clear, practical steps, writes Hudson Lambert.

What to watch in workplace safety in 2026

ADAM POPE discusses some of the key considerations for workplace safety this year.

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