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
Incidents of abuse and violence against workers who deal with the public are on the rise. What is causing this spike in inappropriate behaviour, and what can employers and the Government do to make the workplace safer for public-facing employees?
By Kerry Reals on 31 January 2025
Incorporating elements of nature, greenery and natural lighting into the workplace has been shown to have a positive impact on employee mental and physical wellbeing, creativity and productivity, and there are some simple and low-cost ways of achieving this, even in the most built-up areas.
By Dr Keith Whitehead, British Safety Council on 31 January 2025
The move to clean power, such as renewables and hydrogen, is rapidly gathering pace. If the industry is to meet the UK Government’s target for decarbonisation, and to acquire the investment needed to achieve this goal, it’s essential that safety is prioritised as part of the development, rollout and use of these new technologies.
By Megan Hine, Draeger Safety UK on 10 December 2024
The Government has announced plans to require large employers to create action plans to support employees through the menopause, but there are simple and low-cost steps all businesses can take immediately to mitigate the impact of menopause symptoms in the workplace and support women affected by the menopause to both remain in and return to work.
By Deborah Garlick, Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace on 09 December 2024
Employers are increasingly keen to find ways of better supporting employee health and wellbeing, but luckily there are some simple ways of boosting workers’ personal capacity, motivation and happiness – and avoiding damaging ‘burnout’.
By Jane Sparrow, The Culture Builders on 05 December 2024
Although leaders may have a clear idea about how to achieve an excellent health, safety and wellbeing culture, unless they properly communicate this vision to everyone, managers can struggle to understand how to align their teams and day-to-day work with the expected goals, causing health, safety and wellbeing to suffer.
By Kanthi Ford, Tribe Culture Change on 04 December 2024
Wearable technology powered by AI analysis and insights is increasingly being deployed to prevent problems like musculoskeletal injuries and forklift and pedestrian collisions. But it also helps employers target their safety training and safety measures where they are most needed.
By Graham Sharp, Stanley on 04 December 2024
Although musculoskeletal disorders are a major cause of work-related ill health, they are often preventable, and HSE offers a variety of tools to help employers assess and control the risks during activities such as manual handling.
By Louisa Wood and Matt Birtles, HSE on 04 December 2024
A manager’s ability to recognise, understand and manage the emotions, concerns and attitudes of team members is critical for fostering a healthy and productive workplace, but luckily, the required ‘emotional intelligence’ can be learned through practical, hands-on training.
By Eileen Donnelly, Ripple&Co on 02 December 2024
The UK Government has announced a number of planned legislative and related measures aimed at making work more flexible, family-friendly and secure, but forward-thinking employers can get started now by taking steps to ensure a good work-life balance and provide ‘good’ work that supports wellbeing, morale and fair conditions.
By Amy Butterworth, Timewise on 02 December 2024
