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
Supporting the mental wellbeing of your staff pays real dividends – both for your people and your business, says former health minister and mental health campaigner Sir Norman Lamb.
By Sir Norman Lamb was Minister of State at the Department of Health from 2012 to 2015 and the Liberal Democrat MP. on 20 April 2021
Asbestos-related diseases claim the lives of around 5,000 people every year in the UK, making it essential that those in control of buildings containing the substance take adequate precautions to prevent it being damaged or disturbed.
By James Dodgson on 20 April 2021
For many of us the story of the pandemic has been shaped by numbers.
By Belinda Liversedge on 14 April 2021
UK businesses may have to continue to meet any future new European Union exposure limits for carcinogenic substances at work if they are to avoid compensation claims.
By Professor Kevin Bampton on 13 April 2021
New developments in safety helmet technology are helping to protect workers from traumatic brain injuries.
By Chris Tidy on 13 April 2021
Ultraviolet light is a highly effective way of disinfecting equipment and surfaces to help control the spread of the coronavirus in buildings.
By Jarek Salek on 13 April 2021
National Grid Metering’s gas engineers are empowered to stop work at any point on safety grounds, helping the company achieve a full year without a single lost-time injury.
By Chris Cleveland on 13 April 2021
Many people will be affected by musculoskeletal problems during their working life, but there are simple steps employers can take to help them to remain in work, therefore retaining valuable members of staff.
By Karen Walker-Bone on 13 April 2021
A thorough cleaning regime is vital to reduce the spread of Covid-19 as businesses begin to reopen.
By Shaun Doak on 13 April 2021
Smartcard technology is making it easier for construction site managers to check workers have the right qualifications, training and skills to work safely and in a competent manner, says Alan O’Neile.
By Alan O’Neile on 23 March 2021
