Alan Murray provides an update on the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill and what this means for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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New anti-terrorism legislation is set to impose significant new obligations to protect against terrorism on those responsible for sports stadia, concert venues, universities and other public premises where people congregate. Kevin Bridges provides an insight.

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Noise induced hearing loss is permanent, but it can be prevented. Stuart Marshall provides advice on how to ensure hearing protection is fit for purpose.

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The Health and Safety at Work Act etc 1974 celebrates its 50th birthday this year. But health and safety as a concept and a practice has evolved so much more than the original legislators could ever have imagined during those five decades. In this article, Carla Crocombe looks back – and considers the future.

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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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This month we put the spotlight on Lion's Ralph Lewis to hear how he joined the family company straight from school and has risen through the ranks at Scotland's premium workplace supplier.

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Ahead of our next event - HSM Live Scotland - we ask Christine Knapp what delegates can expect from our upcoming event on 27 November 2024.

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Honorary diplomas have been awarded to leading voices of the health and safety profession. Here, NEBOSH introduces the inspiring individuals.

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There has been plenty going on these past summer months with the start of a new Government and the King’s Speech. Alan Murray provides an insight into what the implications could be for the safety industry.

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While safety campaigns can help drive and support a positive safety culture, sometimes they don’t quite hit their target. Louise Ward provides an insight into what makes a successful campaign.

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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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A focus on the wider picture of sustainability is crucial for meaningful impact, says Nik Rilatt.

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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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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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We put Draeger Safety's Ian Kelsall in the spotlight on to find out how he found himself working in the world of health and safety.

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CE or UKCA “that is the question!” Alan Murray reminds us of what's happened so far, and what the future holds for these conformity marks.

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Employers, duty holders, and safety professionals have the opportunity to shape the future of the UK safety industry with the BSIF ‘Pilot Scheme’.

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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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LIGHTWEIGHT CUT LEVEL E MICROPORE NITRILE PALM COATED GLOVE

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Joining IIRSM provides you with a host of membership benefits. These benefits are aimed to help you develop your career and personal development in the health and safety industry some of which includes an opportunity to join our Accreditation Scheme and to attend our events at a discounted rate

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Developed by the offshore industry to improve safety on decks, stairs, scaffolding and other structures, Cablesafe consists of simple "S" shaped hooks that are used to suspend cables, extension cords, wires and hoses aw

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A senior lab test engineer at diversified technology company 3M has been awarded the prestigious Bob Bentley Bursary by the International Society for Respiratory Protection (ISRP)

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Our publications have sold thousands of copies and they currently being used at various levels including as a key training material for large organisations. Written by leading professionals in the field titles include, Risk-led Safety, Evidence-driven Management, Affective Safety Management (ASM) Handbook and Driving Safely Handbook.

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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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Sound advice for planning your emergency evacuation from Evacusafe’s Marketing Manager, David Della-Savina, in the form of a white paper which you can download for FREE.

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Diversified technology company 3M has recently made a donation of approximately £2,000 worth of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to a branch of a youth charity, local to its UK headquarters in Bracknell, Berkshire

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