Safety Management Magazine features

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Who is the wolf in your life? Listening to the people behind the hard hat

A new play explores the lives of migrant construction workers in the UK, using humour, real-life experiences and physical theatre to capture the banter, friendships and absurd moments that make life on site bearable, alongside the pressures that often go unseen. Ahead of the play’s premiere in London on 12-14 November, playwright Inna Cebotari explains how Three Little Pigs aims to add to the public debate about how best to support the wellbeing of construction workers.

By Inna Cebotari, Kinth Square on 02 October 2026

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Why UK employers need to rethink recruitment, retention and support for older workers

With workers over the age of 50 now comprising almost one third of the entire UK workforce, recruiting and retaining older workers is now core to the success of the economy. However, not all employers are offering what’s needed to retain and recruit older workers, and ageist attitudes, limited flexible working opportunities, and employment support that doesn’t fit with health, caring, or other responsibilities are leaving too many people locked out of the labour market.

By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 04 October 2026

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The five DSE ergonomics myths costing employers money

Employers often try to prevent musculoskeletal problems associated with display screen work by buying equipment, ranging from more expensive chairs to standing desks and posture correctors. The evidence suggests that what makes the difference is not the equipment itself but whether people are shown how to use it, encouraged to keep changing position and given timely, personalised advice based on their actual workstation and risk profile. Dr Nicola Tik and Dr Shane Lowe of Vitrue Health examine five common myths and explain how digital DSE assessment and training can help close the gap.

By Dr Nicola Tik & Dr Shane Lowe, Vitrue Health on 07 October 2026

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    The five DSE ergonomics myths costing employers money

    Employers often try to prevent musculoskeletal problems associated with display screen work by buying equipment, ranging from more expensive chairs to standing desks and posture correctors. The evidence suggests that what makes the difference is not the equipment itself but whether people are shown how to use it, encouraged to keep changing position and given timely, personalised advice based on their actual workstation and risk profile. Dr Nicola Tik and Dr Shane Lowe of Vitrue Health examine five common myths and explain how digital DSE assessment and training can help close the gap.

    By Dr Nicola Tik & Dr Shane Lowe, Vitrue Health on 07 October 2026

    Istock 2197441100 Credit Recep Bg 600 Min

    Why UK employers need to rethink recruitment, retention and support for older workers

    With workers over the age of 50 now comprising almost one third of the entire UK workforce, recruiting and retaining older workers is now core to the success of the economy. However, not all employers are offering what’s needed to retain and recruit older workers, and ageist attitudes, limited flexible working opportunities, and employment support that doesn’t fit with health, caring, or other responsibilities are leaving too many people locked out of the labour market.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 04 October 2026

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    Eliminating barriers in reporting: how conversational AI can unlock safety engagement

    Online reporting systems that require lengthy and cumbersome form filling and typing can discourage workers from reporting safety incidents and concerns. However, AI-powered mobile apps that allow reporting simply by speaking can simplify and speed up the process, boosting reporting rates and overall staff engagement with safety systems and culture.

    By Julian Taylor, ecoPortal on 04 October 2026

    01 HERO Three Little Pigs Arcola Development Alexander Johansen 600 Min

    Who is the wolf in your life? Listening to the people behind the hard hat

    A new play explores the lives of migrant construction workers in the UK, using humour, real-life experiences and physical theatre to capture the banter, friendships and absurd moments that make life on site bearable, alongside the pressures that often go unseen. Ahead of the play’s premiere in London on 12-14 November, playwright Inna Cebotari explains how Three Little Pigs aims to add to the public debate about how best to support the wellbeing of construction workers.

    By Inna Cebotari, Kinth Square on 02 October 2026

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    Why paperwork alone isn’t sufficient MEWP rescue preparation

    A recent safety awareness day has highlighted the importance of contractors regularly practising emergency rescue from mobile elevating work platforms, rather than relying on one-off training sessions and paper procedures that are not always easy to follow during a fast-moving incident.

    By Ben Hughes, Horizon Platforms on 22 September 2026

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    Why the future of low-level access starts with rethinking old habits

    Low-level access equipment like powered lifts can help make work at height safer by providing a secure, enclosed working platform, but they can also bring other benefits, such as avoiding the need for awkward stretching to reach work areas, which helps to prevent musculoskeletal injuries.

    By Samuel Butterworth, JLG Power Towers on 22 September 2026

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    Confined spaces: why training is key to keeping workers safe

    Suitable training plays an essential role in preventing fatalities and dangerous situations during work in confined, hazardous spaces like tanks, silos and sewers, but it’s essential that any course selected genuinely reflects the specific tasks, hazards and risks workers will be faced with.

    By Adam Barker, Draeger Safety UK on 22 September 2026

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    Five training myths worth retiring

    From setting fixed-term refresher periods to assuming e-learning is always inferior to face-to-face tuition, there are a number of mistakes employers frequently make when organising safety training, and they can negatively affect safety at work.

    By Dr Julie Riggs, British Safety Council on 21 September 2026

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    A pathway to qualifications: tips on passing safety exams

    Passing tests and examinations as part of a safety training course or qualification can be a nerve-wracking process, but there are practical methods for boosting your knowledge retention while studying and ways of planning your learning time to maximise your chances of success.

    By Sian Mudge, British Safety Council on 21 September 2026

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    Knowledge management in EHS: improving competence, compliance and organisational learning

    Creating a single, digital repository for environmental, health and safety information and knowledge allows a business to effectively and proactively capture, analyse and act on employee and institutional experience and insight, learn lessons from near-misses and incidents, and identify crucial EHS training needs.

    By Dr Keith Whitehead C. Env, British Safety Council on 21 September 2026

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