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    A time to reflect

    At the start of a new year, we often ponder on what the coming year will bring about as well as reflecting on the previous year’s events.

    By on 01 February 2019

    Steve Perkins 120 Bwsmll

    Beyond lifestyle initiatives

    We talk about health and safety, but for decades what we’ve really meant is just safety. One hundred years ago, businesses killed 5,000 workers per year from accidents. Now it’s down to less than 150. Still too many, but an achievement we should be proud of nevertheless.

    By on 01 February 2019

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    Until the cows come home

    Farming has had a dire safety record for too long. Now the industry is determined it can change things, as Belinda Liversedge reports.

    By on 01 February 2019

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    Humanising health and safety conversations

    CEOs and directors should embed health and safety into their everyday conversations with workers to encourage people to always act safely at work, says Dr Shaun Davis from the UK’s Royal Mail Group in an interview with Safety Management.

    By on 01 February 2019

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    Managerial support is key to success

    As one of the largest sectors in the service industry, healthcare plays an important role in social welfare, job creation and economic development

    By on 01 February 2019

    We are only human

    The impact that technology and data exchange is having on workplace safety is both fascinating and exciting, but what must we do to meet the inevitable challenges to come?

    By on 01 February 2019

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    Eyes on the sky

    Drones are starting to play a revolutionary role within the inspection industry, but scepticism and misunderstanding about their capabilities and deployment is an issue.

    By on 01 February 2019

    Global gathering

    Businesses are signing up to an ambitious agenda to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure all people enjoy peace and prosperity. Dr Keith Whitehead, British Safety Council’s senior environmental consultant reports on an encouraging shared standard.

    By on 01 February 2019

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    Where is SHE?

    Almost half (47 per cent) of workers in the UK are female, so why are there comparatively few women working in health and safety? Belinda Liversedge attended Women in Health and Safety’s first panel event to find out.

    By Belinda Liversedge on 03 July 2018