As the government’s flagship flexible working in schools programme nears its conclusion, we investigate whether it’s a practical solution to schools’ retention and stress crisis.
By Belinda Liversedge on 31 March 2026
Vehicle paint sprayers face an elevated risk of developing debilitating occupational asthma from exposure to isocyanates found in certain ‘2-pack’ paints, coatings and lacquers, so HSE is encouraging motor vehicle repair businesses to prevent or minimise exposure through a mix of education, advice and enforcement.
By Kate Jones, HSE on 01 April 2026
Portable gas detectors are a vital safety tool for tasks like water treatment and refrigerated food processing, but it’s essential they form part of a wider system for controlling the risks posed by gases, including staff training, detector maintenance and a through understanding of the relevant legal duties.
By Megan Hine, Draeger Safety UK on 02 April 2026
The UK’s energy efficiency landscape is transforming, with new regulations, reporting and efficiency standards set to reshape how organisations manage their energy in 2026.
By TEAM Energy on 12 March 2026
We are entering a decade of “evolution, not revolution” on our roads, but the transition to self-driving vehicles may be messier than we think. From the end of informal road etiquette to the danger of drivers watching movies behind the wheel, we explore Loughborough University’s Transport Safety Research Centre (TSRC) and its latest research into the complex, human-centred challenges of tomorrow’s roads.
By Belinda Liversedge on 09 March 2026
Revisions to ISO standards mean organisations wishing to maintain certification must now consider climate change issues when considering the effectiveness of management systems covering everything from safety to quality and beyond.
By Dr Keith Whitehead, British Safety Council on 09 March 2026
Nature provides the essential foundations of our global economy and society. As established in the recent assessment from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), all businesses, across all sectors, rely on nature.
By Valerie Pinkerton, Green Finance Institute on 09 March 2026
A group of asbestos management organisations have developed a methodology that can more accurately identify the location and condition of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). It presents the information in simple form so building owners have a better understanding of the risk the ACMs pose. The move would also allow asbestos removal strategies to be targeted at buildings with the riskiest ACMs and the most vulnerable occupants.
By Campaign team, Asbestos Information CIC on 01 September 2025
Financial worries can lead to cognitive impairment that increases the risk of workplace accidents, so it’s essential employers provide financial education and confidential support for workers who may be struggling with problems like debt and unexpected living expenses.
By Chloe Miller, freelance writer on 06 February 2026
Young drivers have a higher risk of being involved in road collisions due to factors such as their inexperience, so when employing them to drive for work, it is vital they receive the right support to help them grow into safe professionals behind the wheel.
By Simon Turner, Driving for Better Business on 06 February 2026
Employers need to adopt the latest and most effective noise risk evaluation and management measures, or face rapidly-rising compensation claims for noise-induced hearing loss at work.
By Peter Wilson, Industrial Noise and Vibration Centre (INVC) on 06 February 2026
From the growing use of AI and connected technology in the UK’s fast-expanding clean energy industry, to a greater focus on ‘traditional’ safety issues like fire safety and respiratory hazards, Dräger highlights some of the key OSH trends to look out for in 2026.
By Adam Pope, Draeger Safety UK on 02 February 2026
One in 13 people have attempted suicide, but in workplaces the issue is often masked by stigma. We explore how a new landmark standard is moving suicide awareness out of the shadows of ‘hushed conversations’ and into the light of clear, actionable guidance.
By Belinda Liversedge on 02 February 2026
