HSE zeroes in on home worker safety amid calls for ‘more guidance’
HSE is reminding employers that protecting the health and safety of their hybrid and home workers is a “legal duty, not optional guidance.”
By Belinda Liversedge on 10 March 2026
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Employers urged to publish menopause ‘action plans’ from April
The government has launched a new initiative encouraging large employers to publish menopause action plans to help women thrive in the workplace.
By Belinda Liversedge on 06 March 2026
Mates in Mind warns HSE “stepping up” focus on stress following university breach
Mental health charity, Mates in Mind is urging businesses to review their stress management practices following regulatory action from HSE and in the build up to Stress Awareness month in April.
By Belinda Liversedge on 05 March 2026
Risks of air pollution raised in Parliament by Healthy Air Coalition
British Safety Council’s Head of Policy and Communications, Stephen Cooke, represented the Time to Breathe campaign on the risks to outdoor workers at an event to launch the Health Air Coalition’s new strategy and brand in the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday 18 April.
By British Safety Council on 19 April 2023
Evidence grows for air pollution link to poor mental health
The odds of being diagnosed with common mental health disorders are greater for people living in polluted areas, even when factors like socioeconomic deprivation have been accounted for, a new report has cited.
By Belinda Liversedge on 17 April 2023
‘Forever chemicals’: government considers supporting ban
An HSE review of use of ‘forever chemicals’ present in everyday items such as furniture and drinking water has been published to help the government consider supporting a ban or to increase monitoring of them.
By Belinda Liversedge on 17 April 2023
Government's ‘Green Day’ plans need more ambition on green jobs
The government’s Net Zero strategy fails to protect jobs and is not creating enough ‘green jobs’, says the TUC.
By Belinda Liversedge on 05 April 2023
‘Don’t Let the Dust Settle’ on asbestos campaign reignites call for register
A new campaign is drawing attention to the dangers of asbestos, while refusing to back down on solutions which it says could prevent thousands more people dying each year.
By on 04 April 2023
Data project opens up new ways to prevent accidents
HSE is exploring how AI and data can help employers understand more about how accidents happen and how to prevent them through thousands of stories and reports it stores.
By Belinda Liversedge on 22 March 2023
HSE inspectors and scientists in Budget Day strike action
HSE inspectors and scientists joined 133,000 civil service workers to strike for fair pay on Wednesday 15 March, also Budget Day.
By Belinda Liversedge on 20 March 2023
Spring Budget: funding to tackle leading health causes keeping people out of work
The Spring Budget has set out more funding for mental health, musculoskeletal conditions and cardiovascular disease to support more people to stay in work.
By Belinda Liversedge on 16 March 2023
Police renew pledge to find answers on Didcot seven-year anniversary
Police have told families affected by the Didcot Power Station collapse that they are doing “everything in their power” to complete the investigation.
By Belinda Liversedge on 23 February 2023
‘Put people’s health at forefront’ urge star-studded line up at British Safety Council’s annual conference
Delegates attending British Safety Council’s first Annual Conference since 2019 on Friday 14 October gained insights into managing health, safety, and wellbeing from an impressive array of speakers, including Col. Dame Kelly Holmes, the double gold medal-winning Olympian.
By Stephen Cooke on 12 October 2022
