newsAC for all London bus cabs after Unite campaign
UNITE, THE union representing passenger transport workers, has announced it has secured agreement for major improvements to working conditions for London’s bus drivers.
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newsNEBOSH honours influential leaders with prestigious diplomas
TWO OUTSTANDING contributors to workplace health and safety have been awarded NEBOSH Honorary Diplomas in recognition of their exceptional impact on the profession.
articleLessons in safety
EDINBURGH TRAMS is the award-winning operator of the city’s tramway, with a vision to be an integral part of the future success of Edinburgh and the Lothians by providing world-class, environmentally friendly and socially inclusive transport. Neil Booth is one of the first people to gain one of NEBOSH’s new counter-terrorism qualifications.
articleExecutive comment
HEALTH AND Safety Executive scientists are part of a landmark project that could transform air travel, demonstrating how safety expertise can drive innovation rather than hold it back.
articleLegal spotlight
FALLS FROM height continue as the main cause of work-related fatal injuries in Great Britain. Kevin Bridges provides an insight.
newsEmployers urged to prepare for harassment law changes
A NEW survey from workplace expert, Acas, found that over 2 in 5 employers (41%) are unaware of new legal changes they must adopt to prevent sexual harassment at work.
articleSafety on demand
AS WORKPLACE risks evolve, so too must the way businesses approach health and safety. Euan McIntosh explores the growing popularity of renting safety equipment and why greater flexibility, access to technology and changing workplace demands are reshaping the market.
newsBSIF and WFF announce partnership
THE BRITISH Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) and the Worktop Fabricators Federation (WFF) are pleased to announce a new partnership aimed at strengthening health, safety and best practice across the worktop fabrication industry.
productProper material storage improves health and safety
ON ANY busy UK construction site, health and safety management extends well beyond wearing personal protective equipment. Well-planned material storage is a fundamental defence against avoidable workplace risks, ranging from trips and manual-handling injuries to fire hazards and chemical exposure. Treating storage as a core priority keeps sites compliant and safe.
newsCall for UK ban on silica materials amid worker concerns
BRITISH SAFETY Council is calling on the UK Government to go further in protecting workers from the risks associated with high-concentration silica containing materials and, within five years, introduce a ban on high-silica products from entering or leaving the UK.
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