Driving while fatigued greatly increases the risk of road traffic accidents, so it’s essential HGV fleet managers adopt suitable driving schedules that minimise the risk of tiredness and explore the use of technology to detect and alert the driver and employer before a problem arises.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 12 November 2026
The Fatal Five is a term used by police forces for the five factors that contribute most to deaths and serious injuries on UK roads. These behaviours pose a risk to all road users, including those who drive for work, so fleet managers must understand these key dangers and take steps to protect their drivers and vehicles.
By Leo Taylor, Drivetech on 13 November 2026
For most warehousing, distribution and retail businesses, the Christmas period sees increased use of material handling equipment, as goods handling surges to match customer demand. However, it’s vital that managers retain strict oversight of the safe operation of this type of mobile equipment to protect staff, customers and visiting delivery drivers from serious injury.
By Andy Cartwright, Mentor FLT Training on 13 November 2026
Drug and alcohol testing can be an effective way of preventing substance misuse causing safety problems at work, but it’s vital to provide education and support so employees understand the dangers substance misuse poses to their own health and to the safety of colleagues and the public.
By Jordan Reid, Randox Testing Services on 01 October 2025
A ‘psychologically safe’ workplace where employees feel confident and comfortable speaking up to raise concerns, ask for help and admit mistakes has been shown to make it easier to support worker wellbeing and achieve better management of safety risks, and there are some simple ways of fostering such an environment.
By David Head, Dräeger Safety UK and Ireland on 03 October 2025
Successful management of psychosocial risks involves creating and fostering working environments that enable employees to thrive, rather than just reacting to stress-related issues after they emerge.
By Stephen Haynes, British Safety Council on 01 October 2025
With concerns rising that workers who manufacture and install artificial stone kitchen worktops are at high risk of early-onset fatal lung disease, it is vital employers take steps to prevent and control exposure to respirable crystalline silica found in engineered stone materials.
By Tim Turney, Casella on 23 September 2025
Despite the 1999 ban on the importation and use of asbestos in the UK, the substance remains present in major quantities in a huge variety and number of buildings, meaning careful management is vital to reduce the potentially devastating exposure risks.
By Chris Ivey, UKATA on 04 September 2025
Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is a vital tool for protecting workers from hazardous substances that pose an immediate risk to life and the risk of serious and fatal diseases at a later stage. However, RPE will only provide an effective level of protection if it is carefully selected to match the respiratory hazard, type of work and the physical attributes of the wearers.
By Ian Kelsall, Draeger Safety UK on 09 September 2025
This July, HSE prosecuted two cases in which two workers were killed by reversing HGVs. They shared striking similarities.
By Belinda Liversedge on 01 September 2025
There are growing calls for mandatory UKAS accreditation for organisations that offer asbestos surveying services, but there are strong arguments both in favour and against the move.
By Colette Willoughby, Asbestos Compliance Limited on 04 September 2025
If tight-fitting respiratory facepieces are required to protect against inhalation of hazardous substances, wearers must undergo a fit test by a competent person. However, it’s essential employers understand the benefits and shortcomings of the available test methods.
By Paul Salisbury, Fire Safe International Ltd on 04 September 2025
The key ISO management standards setting out best practice frameworks for effectively managing occupational health and safety, environmental and quality risks and opportunities are undergoing major revision, so it’s essential businesses start planning now to meet the new requirements in order to maintain their certifications under the relevant standards.
By Dr Keith Whitehead, British Safety Council on 08 August 2025
