The Health and Safety Event takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on the 8-10 April 2025 and is the industry's must-attend event. Kelly Rose catches up with David Bishop to find out why you need to be there.

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Bridging mental and physical safety is the key to a protected, more productive workforce, says Ed Pietruszewski​​​​

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When it comes to stress in the workplace, understanding and supporting staff is key. Alexa Knight looks at what employers can do to alleviate stress and ensure a happier and healthier workforce.

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Simon Ash shares insights into the impact of high-quality PPE footwear on extending healthy working life expectancy through mitigating musculoskeletal disorders.

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Each issue, British Safety Council uses this page to answer YOUR questions. Please send any problems, issues or general enquiries about health, safety and wellbeing to policy@britsafe.org and their experts will respond in future issues.

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A recent survey has found that workers are often working additional hours without pay. Ruth Wilkinson looks at some of the hidden downsides that are often hidden in the small print of employment contracts.

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With advances in personal protective equipment (PPE) combined with an increased knowlege of workplace hazards and dangers workers are better protected than ever before. But, it’s not time to rest on a laurels and our annual PPE survey uncovers the thoughts and opinions of those who really matter - the wearers and buyers of this life-saving protection. Kelly Rose reports.

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The UK Government has laid out plans to strengthen workers’ rights, something which was music to my ears, says Ruth Wilkinson.

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In this month’s extended column, Natalie Sherborne discusses inclusivity in the workplace and what we can do as health and safety practitioners to improve this.

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Graham Sharp explains how workplace safety and training is being transformed using wearable technology.

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Guidance on preventing workplace sexual harassment is changing. Helen Corden looks at employers’ duties.

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In the second of our new Protect What Matters series, John Barnacle-Bowd explores the importance of companies being able to identify mental health issues in the workplace.

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Andy Shenstone was appointed chief executive of NEBOSH, the National Examination Board for Occupational Safety and Health, in March 2023. Now, just over a year later, he talks to Health and Safety Matters about his first year in the role and the organisation’s recently launched three-year strategy.

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With skin cancer at an all time high, Kathryn Clifford sheds light on UV radiation as a neglected occupational hazard.

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Drug and alcohol testing is becoming an increasingly common practice is the workplace. Mark Burrup looks at how a UK airport has implemented a drug and alcohol testing policy.

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Each issue, British Safety Council will be using this page to answer YOUR questions. Please send any problems, issues or general enquiries about health, safety and wellbeing to policy@britsafe.org and their experts will respond in future issues.

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UK government commits to action on occupational health. Kevin Bridges provides an insight.

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Surprisingly, younger workers are more likely to be off work due to ill-health than the older workforce. Corey Edwards looks at the figures and how to address the issue.

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The HSE's latest annual work-related ill health and injury statistics have just been published and Alan Murray uses his column to summarise some of the key elements.

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Each issue, British Safety Council will use this page to answer YOUR questions. Please send any problems, issues or general enquiries about health, safety and wellbeing to policy@britsafe.org and their experts will respond in future editions of HSM.

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OxyBAC is a new rich-cream foam antibacterial hand wash that combines Deb Foam Technology™ with Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide antimicrobial agent to provide unique benefits compared with all other antibacterial hand wash products.

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Whatever environment you operate in, all staff legally require Fire Awareness training. Get the basics covered, keep your workplace safe and work towards compliance with current legislation with this best-selling online training course.

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This Escape-Mattress® model can be folded double so that it is easy to move and store.

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Bollé Safety, a world leader in the design and manufacture of protective eyewear, will be launching a new version of the market leading Pilot goggle at this year’s exhibition, a new versatile, high impact protection safety goggle.

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Zehnder CleanAir 6 removes airborne dust particles from the air in industrial and commercial applications.

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All makes and models of evacuation chairs.

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There are approximately 40,000 new diagnoses of work-related skin disease per year and statistics show that skin cancer is a developing issue; of the 2055 cases reported of work-related skin disease, 73% were dermatitis and 19% were skin cancer.

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Zehnder CleanAir 3 removes airborne dust particles from the air in industrial and commercial applications.

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Zehnder CleanAir 12 removes airborne dust particles from the air in industrial and commercial applications.

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Light weight basic evacuation chair with standard seat with extra fixation, armrests and footrest. The headrest is padded (upholstered) for extra comfort and the Anti-slip on operating handle and lower frame ensures easy and safe handling.

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Ideal for basic noise level assessments, emergency service alarm testing, sound system installation and vehicle noise measurement

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Zehnder CleanAir 2 removes airborne dust particles from the air in retail, commercial and public applications.

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This course is designed to raise awareness of risks staff may face while lone working and give them the tools they need to minimize these risks.

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GrittyFOAM is a rich-cream heavy duty foaming hand cleanser with suspended, non-abrasive cornmeal bio-scrubbers™ for deep-cleaning action without damaging the skin or the environment.

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Our industry renowned lone worker solutions safeguard the welfare of your lone workers, and offers assistance for Health & Safety legislation.

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