Hydrogen as a low carbon fuel: accident analysis points the way to its safe use
Energy has surely never been more at the forefront of our minds than it is now.
By Laura White, Pinsent Masons LLP on 19 December 2022
Technology
Get smart: how textile technology can protect workers
Developments in smart textiles offer new ways of protecting workers’ health and safety – such as clothing that can detect and warn of electrical dangers.
By Johannes Bosch, ADRESYS on 03 October 2022
Artificial intelligence: the benefits and dangers of data
AI is already being widely used to protect people’s health and safety at work, but there’s a danger the data being harvested could be used in negative ways, such as pervasive monitoring of employees’ work rates and performance.
By David Sharp, International Workplace on 12 August 2022
Uncertainty, technology and wellbeing
Are we living in the best of times or the worst of times? If Charles Dickens were asked this question having only been able to consume our daily news channels, I am sure even he would conclude the latter.
By Mike Robinson, the British Safety Council on 18 November 2021
Caught on camera
The latest road-facing cameras and in-cab monitors for lorries can detect hazards such as a sudden lane departure or driver tiredness – and immediately warn the driver.
By Richard Lane, VisionTrack on 01 November 2021
Footballers call time on social media racist abuse
Social media companies must tackle online racist abuse before it’s too late, former footballer Anton Ferdinand told a Committee of MPs.
By Belinda Liversedge on 21 September 2021
Tread carefully when sharing personal health and safety data
Preparing for, dealing with and responding to health and safety incidents requires health and safety professionals to juggle many balls.
By Laura Gillespie, Pinsent Masons LLP on 02 September 2021
Industry 4.0 – a missed opportunity?
New digital and wireless monitoring technology and software offers the chance to make workplaces much safer, but research shows many employers are slow to realise the benefits.
By Andrew Bligh, Dräger Safety UK on 20 September 2021
Don’t get held to ransom over safety data
Ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly prevalent. While recent headlines may have highlighted ‘big business’ being attacked, cyber criminals are indiscriminate in the size of organisation they target.
By Laura Gillespie, Pinsent Masons on 20 August 2021
We need to talk about e-health
I recently returned to Twitter after a long break. The atmosphere felt grimmer. The interaction angrier. Previously active colleagues were missing.
By Samantha Peters on 16 July 2021
