Four in five employees genuinely care for colleagues, but couldn’t help them in an emergency such if they had a cardiac arrest or were severely bleeding, new research from St John Ambulance has found.
By Belinda Liversedge on 29 August 2025
Good physical fitness and mobility can help to reduce the risk of workers suffering slips, trips and falls, so it makes sense to encourage staff to improve their coordination, balance and strength, through simple exercises and activities.
By Chloe Miller, freelance writer on 04 August 2025
Safety footwear can prevent slip, trip and fall injuries, but it’s essential to consider other factors that could positively or negatively affect wearer comfort, such as breathable materials, waterproof qualities and boot weight.
By Simon Ash, HAIX on 06 August 2025
Emerging technologies have the potential to fundamentally reshape the world of work. These technologies can enhance productivity and, in many sectors, improve occupational safety and health (OSH) outcomes for workers. However, they may also introduce new risks that are difficult to anticipate and manage.
By Belinda Liversedge on 29 August 2025
By Belinda Liversedge on 29 August 2025
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By Belinda Liversedge on 21 August 2025
By Belinda Liversedge on 21 August 2025
Mobile and fixed gas detectors have long been a crucial tool for alerting workers to the presence of asphyxiating or explosive gases, but developments in smart and connected technology are making it much easier to monitor entire networks of detectors and respond immediately to alarms and emergencies that could pose a risk to life or site safety.
By Becca Dodds, Draeger Safety UK on 26 August 2025
By Dr Keith Whitehead, British Safety Council on 08 August 2025
By Evac+Chair on 07 August 2025
By Simon Ash, HAIX on 06 August 2025
A1 Property Maintenance Management Limited was principal contractor during work at the former Unicorn Pub on Liverpool Road in Greater Manchester where it was discovered that workers had been exposed to asbestos.
By Belinda Liversedge on 13 August 2025
By Belinda Liversedge on 29 July 2025
By Belinda Liversedge on 23 July 2025
By Belinda Liversedge on 23 July 2025
Businesses increasingly rely on gig workers to fill all kinds of roles in various sectors, but a failure to properly check the qualifications, skills and competency when recruiting and onboarding temporary workers could pose a risk, both to health and safety at work and to the organisation’s public reputation.
By Rolf Bezemer, First Advantage on 08 August 2025
By Alison Spencer-Scragg, Unite the union on 06 August 2025
By Patrick Lee, Impact on Urban Health on 04 August 2025
By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 01 August 2025
