articleA day in the life of Louise Ward
Each issue HSM puts the spotlight on worker safety and health by speaking to a member of the British Safety Council about the challenges and rewards of working in this field. This time we talk to Louise Ward
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articleWill the 4th industrial revolution be good or bad for our health?
The manufacturing industry is going through a period of significant change with automation, nanotechnology and changing work patterns all playing a part. At The Health & Safety Event, the British Safety Council will host an educational session centred around its new thought leadership paper, which features expert opinion on a number of the issues affecting the manufacturing sector now and in the future. Here, it provides a sneak preview of some of the key themes
articleIn the driving seat
HSM takes a look at how new technologies combined with risk assessment and training are helping to keep fleets and drivers safe
newsInternational Safety Awards 2018 winners revealed
The British Safety Council has announced the winners of its 2018 International Safety Awards, which recognise and celebrate organisations from around the world which have shown a real dedication to keeping their workers and workplaces healthy and safe during the 2017 calendar year.
newsReport highlights new work risks
Insecurity, gig work and robots are some of the changes that employers and employees are likely to experience over the next 20 years, according to a new report about the future of work.
articleWorkplace safety in extreme weather
Employees who regularly work outdoors will usually face additional risks compared to those who work indoors, whether from uneven ground and physical hazards or from adverse weather conditions. As employers, it is possible to put a variety of measures in place to reduce the risk of accidents – but it is impossible to prevent them entirely.
newsThe British Safety Council warns UK Businesses about introducing robots in the workplace
In a recent report entitled Future Risk, the BSC has highlighted the potential risk that new technology and machinery will have on the UK workforce. The report, published by Robertson Cooper on the 21st of February 2018, urges businesses, trade unions, educators and governments to help make the inevitable introduction of robotics into the workforce as smooth as possible for all parties involved.
articleA day in the life of Spencer Lee
Each issue HSM puts the spotlight on worker safety and health by speaking to a member of the British Safety Council about the challenges and rewards of working in this field. This time we talk to Spencer Lee
newsCelebrating exceptional commitment and dedication to workplace health and safety
British Safety Council announces International Safety Award 2018 sector winners, health and safety champions, employee wellbeing initiative and OHS innovation winners
articleA day in the life of Richard Byrne
Each issue HSM puts the spotlight on worker safety and health by speaking to a member of the British Safety Council about the challenges and rewards of working in this field. This time we talk to Richard Byrne
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