blogMANAGING 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.
newsMORE THAN half (52 per cent) of care workers suffered physical or verbal attacks during the past three years at work, a GMB survey has found.
productDAY AFTER day, builders, plumbers, joiners, flooring installers and maintenance professionals work in environments that place enormous strain on the body. Repetitive kneeling, lifting, climbing, carrying and working in awkward positions are not simply part of the job; they are cumulative stresses that can have long-term consequences for health, mobility and career longevity.
newsWITH THE 2026 FIFA World Cup now underway, leading road safety charity IAM RoadSmart is urging small businesses to ensure that business drivers are properly educated about the dangers of drink-driving.”
newsA SHIP’S engineer suffered serious cold burns after Shell UK’s flawed safety procedures led to a violent release of liquid propane during loading operations at a Firth of Forth marine terminal, a Health and Safety Executive investigation has found.
newsNEW RESEARCH published as part of the annual Dräger Safety & Health at Work Report has outlined a rising risk of a major industrial disaster, with more than half (53%) of respondents suggesting that the risk of such an event in their sector is higher today than it was ten years ago.
productCHEMICAL HAZARDS remain one of the most common workplace safety risks across industries where substances are stored, transferred, mixed or used during cleaning and maintenance activities.
articleFRONTLINE WORKERS often spot hazards but hesitate to report them when previous concerns go unanswered. This isn’t a technology problem — it’s a trust problem. As EHS tools become more advanced with AI and automation, organisations risk overlooking the foundation that makes them work: trust. Jose Arcilla provides an insight.
articleIT’S LOOKING like a busy year ahead for Carla Crocombe, founder and managing director of Safety Rocks. She’s launching a bespoke qualification for the motorsport industry, as well as spearheading an initiative to get more women and girls into the profession.
newsIOSH has hailed the UK Government’s plans to speed up treatment and support people with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) back into work, while urging a stronger focus on prevention.
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