Best foot forward

Safety footwear was born out of the necessity to protect workers, alongside the introduction of liability insurance and workplace safety legislation.

By Simon Ash, HAIX on 09 September 2020

Buyer beware

When purchasing or hiring a pre-owned forklift truck for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere, it is vital to check the machine is safe to use for the intended tasks and working environment.

By Darren Boiling, Pyroban on 04 September 2020

Get masked up

The increase of fake and non-compliant products and how to spot them

By Neil Hewitt, Arco on 16 September 2020

A slave to fashion? The campaign to reform the garment industry

How the UK’s garment workers have been let down by the very system which claimed to protect them – and what needs to change.

By Meg Lewis, Labour behind the label on 07 September 2020

Five ways to harness home working to improve wellbeing

The government is urging more people to return to offices, tweaking its guidance in August after Boris Johnson said he wants “people to live their lives more normally”. Yet, it can be argued our office lives were neither normal nor healthy.

By Belinda Liversedge on 25 August 2020

London on two wheels

By Iris Cepero, editor on 01 September 2013

Interview with Dr Christa Sedlatsche

Iris Cepero interviews Dr Christa Sedlatsche, director of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA).

By Iris Cepero, editor on 01 March 2013

The risks of keeping going

By Iris Cepero, editor on 01 December 2012

Martin Temple interview

Iris Cepero interviews Martin Temple, the new chair of the Health and Safety Executive.

By Iris Cepero, editor on 01 December 2016

Judith Hackitt interview

Iris Cepero interviews Dame Judith Hackitt, outgoing chair of the Health and Safety Executive.

By Iris Cepero, editor on 01 May 2016