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
1 in 3 bosses cite mental ill-health as main driver of staff sickness
Almost a third (32 per cent) of bosses report stress, anxiety, depression or other mental health problems as a reason staff give for sickness absence.
By Belinda Liversedge on 30 March 2026
Mayor pledges 12-month safety overhaul after “appalling” bus driver report
London Mayor Sadiq Khan says he is “appalled” by an ITV investigation revealing that nearly one in five bus drivers has fallen asleep at the wheel.
By Belinda Liversedge on 27 March 2026
Government pledges £70m to boost Registered Building Inspector workforce
Up to 700 new Registered Building Inspectors will be trained to inspect high risk buildings thanks to £70 million in funding announced today by the government.
By Belinda Liversedge on 26 March 2026
Safety fears could be stifling productivity, as half of lone workers avoid tasks due to risk
Lone workers who avoid visits or shorten their work due to feeling unsafe could be affecting service delivery, productivity and quality of work, a provider has warned after releasing results of its survey.
By Belinda Liversedge on 23 March 2026
Dramatic projections in Sheffield shine a spotlight on silicosis as part of Arco campaign
An awareness campaign has taken to the streets of Sheffield to highlight the growing threat of “silent killer” silicosis to workers across the UK.
By Belinda Liversedge on 20 March 2026
Industry looks to build on momentum as violence against shopworkers falls by 20 per cent
The head of the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has spoken of her ‘relief’ as violence and abuse against shopworkers fell by 20 per cent in the last year, according to official data.
By Belinda Liversedge on 18 March 2026
East London bus drivers set to strike over lack of “recuperation time”
London bus drivers are due to walk out this week in a dispute about fatigue.
By Belinda Liversedge on 18 March 2026
Fair Work Agency: CEO appointed to lead new employment rights taskforce
Lisa Pinney has been appointed to lead the government’s new Fair Work Agency (FWA) when it launches in April.
By Belinda Liversedge on 13 March 2026
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
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
