articleNight vision
NIGHT SHIFTS operate under unique pressures — reduced staffing, limited supervision and slower response times — creating hidden safety risks that demand closer attention. Jeremy Michaels provides an insight.
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newsCCTV captures tree surgeon’s overhead powerline shock
CCTV SHOWS the dramatic moment a tree surgeon suffered a powerful electric shock from an overhead powerline while carrying out maintenance to hedges on a busy road near Royal Wootton Bassett.
productEvac+Chair pledges to support premises preparing for Martyn’s Law
AS THE Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 approaches implementation, Evac+Chair – the dedicated manufacturer of emergency evacuation chairs – has pledged its support to help organisations meet their legal obligations under Martyn’s Law.
newsMPs warn workplace violence is “out of control”
A CROSS-party group of MPs and peers has warned that workplace violence is “out of control” and is demanding urgent government action.
newsOne in three firms overlook long-term health risks
BUSINESSES MAY be overlooking the long-term health of their workforce, despite increasing regulatory emphasis on occupational health risks and prevention, new data suggests.
productSemmco LPS highlights emerging risks at the Health and Safety Event
SEMMCO LIFE Protection Systems (LPS) is exhibiting at the Health and Safety Event, Birmingham NEC, 28-30 April 2026 (Stand 3/G1).
newsBusinesses urged to prioritise psychological safety
WORKERS IN the UK are more confident raising concerns at work than their leaders realise, prompting calls for more businesses to keep pace and prioritise psychological safety.
articleHuman skills, AI edge
IN A rapidly evolving workplace, Thiago Ramos explores how people skills, leadership influence and artificial intelligence will redefine the OSH profession — and what tomorrow’s safety leaders must do to stay ahead.
articleYour questions answered by the British Safety Council
THE BRITISH Safety Council answers your questions on health, safety and wellbeing.
blogDrug 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.
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