Artificial Intelligence looks set to vastly reduce the amount of time and effort required to record, create and analyse occupational safety and ESG data, procedures and performance, while automatically providing insight into areas for improvement and areas of excellence.
By Alex Nichol, Notify Technology on 16 June 2025
Whether dealing with the public in their homes or working in remote locations, lone workers face a variety of risks to their health, safety and wellbeing. It’s therefore vital that employers systematically identify and assess the specific hazards lone workers face and then implement suitable measures to mitigate them.
By Naz Dossa, Peoplesafe on 06 June 2025
Poor public health and long-term sickness absence are placing extreme financial pressure on the UK’s health and social care system and the overall economy. However, by investing in workplace health prevention programmes and education initiatives, employers can help reduce the scale of ill health among the population and minimise the associated costs for society and business alike.
By Dr Julie Riggs, British Safety Council on 16 June 2025
Everyone in a business can play a vital role in minimising the risk from at-work driving, but this message will quickly become lost unless directors and managers are genuinely committed to improving road safety and always set a good example when it comes to driver safety.
By Simon Turner, Driving for Better Business on 06 November 2023
Whether it be managers knowing how to spot bad practice or co-workers understanding how to stay out of the danger zone, it’s clear that forklift training needs to cover more than just the operators themselves.
By Stuart Taylor, Mentor FLT Training on 02 November 2023
Although many businesses are increasingly focusing on improving their sustainability and environmental performance, new research has found the majority of people at work believe these efforts will also have a positive impact on occupational safety standards.
By Dave Head, Draeger Safety UK on 01 November 2023
A regular Thorough Examination is a vital legal requirement to ensure the safety of materials handling equipment, but it’s crucial to ensure that anyone hired to conduct them is competent, fully understands the process and knows exactly which checks to carry out.
By Geoff Martin, CFTS on 01 November 2023
Made an OBE this year in recognition for her services to Recycling, Safety and Industry, Jacqueline O’Donovan has been managing director of O’Donovan Waste Disposal Ltd since the age of 19. Safety Management meets her to learn the secrets of her success.
By Belinda Liversedge on 20 October 2023
Employers have a crucial role to play in reducing alcohol harm among their staff, through approaches such as education, confidential support and ending the stigma about seeking help for a problem with alcohol.
By Janet Hadley, Choose Sunrise on 16 October 2023
Recent research shows the majority of employees support workplace testing for drugs and alcohol as part of wider measures to keep everyone safe at work, and developments in testing technology mean the process is now simpler, faster and less invasive for all concerned.
By Dave Head, Draeger Safety UK on 13 October 2023
Belinda Liversedge meets Peter Kelly, Mates in Mind’s new head of programme to find out what he thinks about mental health at work, and the message he wants to get out to people.
By Belinda Liversedge on 09 October 2023
Workplace bullying and harassment can have a devastating effect on an employee’s mental and physical wellbeing, but many employers make the mistake of simply reacting to complaints as they arise, rather than focusing on cultural and organisational changes that will prevent bullying in the first place.
By Nicki Eyre, Conduct Change on 09 October 2023
Drug and alcohol testing can play a vital role in ensuring the safety of everyone at work, but it’s crucial the reasons for testing are properly explained to staff, and the correct testing equipment is used.
By Connor Deith, AlcoDigital on 06 October 2023
