TfL to roll out anti-fatigue eye-tracking tech on London Buses
Stronger measures to tackle bus driver fatigue and distraction have been unveiled by TfL this week as part of new bus safety standards.
By Belinda Liversedge on 04 June 2026
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HSE and RIO join forces at London Tech Week to unlock cobot adoption
A fear of “non-compliance” in the UK is limiting the adoption of robotics in the workplace, HSE has stated as it prepares new industry guidance.
By Belinda Liversedge on 11 June 2026
More than half of UK workers fear major industrial disaster as safety ‘perfect storm’ nears reality
Over half of UK workers believe a major industrial disaster is becoming increasingly likely, a major new report reveals today.
By Belinda Liversedge on 10 June 2026
HSE bans dry cutting of kitchen worktops ahead of inspection drive
The message from the HSE is clear: dry cutting of engineered stone must stop, or employers will face the consequences.
By Belinda Liversedge on 11 May 2026
Charity urges legal sector to take “practical action” this Mental Health Awareness Week
As Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May) approaches, legal mental health charity LawCare is urging legal professionals and firms to move past simple "awareness" and commit to practical, everyday actions to combat the industry's soaring rates of anxiety and burnout.
By Belinda Liversedge on 08 May 2026
Experts launch national Asbestos Taskforce to challenge UK’s “manage indefinitely” strategy
The chair of a new Independent National Asbestos Taskforce has criticised the UK’s strategy around asbestos as ‘dangerously complacent’, saying the time has come for evidence-based removal.
By Belinda Liversedge on 28 April 2026
ILO report: psychosocial risks are now a critical occupational safety challenge
More than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to psychosocial risks, such as long working hours, job insecurity, and workplace harassment, according to a new global report by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
By Belinda Liversedge on 23 April 2026
Public ‘toilet deserts’ in England: a growing health and safety risk for mobile workers
Businesses need to play their part and ensure their mobile workers have access to basic facilities as public toilets continue to dwindle across the country.
By Belinda Liversedge on 23 April 2026
Government rejects call for national asbestos register in schools, citing “duplication” of work
MPs have rejected calls for a national digital register of asbestos in schools, saying it could “undermine” efforts to comply with existing laws around identifying and locating the toxic material.
By Belinda Liversedge on 21 April 2026
TUC demands HSE funding boost as 8 in 10 workers face workplace abuse
More inspectors are desperately needed to visit workplaces and enforce safety rules, the TUC has said as a startling 8 in 10 workers it surveyed reported experiencing abuse.
By Belinda Liversedge on 17 April 2026
HSE proposes major overhaul to RIDDOR reporting regulations
HSE is inviting businesses and employers to have their say on a substantial shake-up of RIDDOR 2013.
By Belinda Liversedge on 09 April 2026
"Constant source of frustration": CIOB tackle CDM 2015 confusion with new survey
Eleven years after the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) transformed site safety, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is asking: are they still fit for purpose?
By Belinda Liversedge on 09 April 2026
HSE highlights common asbestos failings as inspections ramp up
HSE marks Global Asbestos Awareness Week (1–7 April), highlighting free guidance and training resources available to help dutyholders and trades comply with the law.
By Belinda Liversedge on 02 April 2026
