As festivalgoers prepare to pull on their wellies, dig out their sunhats and dust off their tents ahead of another summer of live outdoor events, Safety Management looks behind the scenes at how festival organisers keep the armies of workers tasked with setting everything up safe and well.
By Kerry Reals on 29 April 2024
By being open, honest and vulnerable in their interactions at work – and genuinely seeking and valuing the input of employees – leaders can develop a workplace atmosphere where trust and respect flourish, in turn supporting the wellbeing, engagement and performance of their teams.
By Dr Audrey Fleming, British Safety Council on 26 April 2024
People working away from a fixed base out in the field may need to quickly summon assistance in an emergency, but it’s important to choose the right communications and alarm technology for their needs.
By Rebecca Pick, Pick Protection on 26 April 2024
Farming has had a dire safety record for too long. Now the industry is determined it can change things, as Belinda Liversedge reports.
By on 01 February 2019
CEOs and directors should embed health and safety into their everyday conversations with workers to encourage people to always act safely at work, says Dr Shaun Davis from the UK’s Royal Mail Group in an interview with Safety Management.
By on 01 February 2019
As one of the largest sectors in the service industry, healthcare plays an important role in social welfare, job creation and economic development
By on 01 February 2019
The impact that technology and data exchange is having on workplace safety is both fascinating and exciting, but what must we do to meet the inevitable challenges to come?
By on 01 February 2019
Drones are starting to play a revolutionary role within the inspection industry, but scepticism and misunderstanding about their capabilities and deployment is an issue.
By on 01 February 2019
Businesses are signing up to an ambitious agenda to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure all people enjoy peace and prosperity. Dr Keith Whitehead, British Safety Council’s senior environmental consultant reports on an encouraging shared standard.
By on 01 February 2019
Almost half (47 per cent) of workers in the UK are female, so why are there comparatively few women working in health and safety? Belinda Liversedge attended Women in Health and Safety’s first panel event to find out.
By Belinda Liversedge on 03 July 2018
