Work more likely to impact on mental health for female workers, HSE stats suggest
Female workers report significantly higher rates of stress compared to their male colleagues, HSE statistics show.
By Belinda Liversedge on 03 December 2025
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Employment rights bill passes into law, bringing 'work into the 21st century'
Lawyers have joined unions to hail the passing of the employment rights bill into law as ‘the biggest upgrade on workers’ rights in a generation’.
By Belinda Liversedge on 24 December 2025
Traffic wardens to work in groups 'for own safety' after facing abuse from drivers
Traffic wardens in one local council are being sent out to patrol in groups because of threats and abuse.
By Belinda Liversedge on 24 December 2025
Take ‘movement snacks’ to reduce health risks from desk working, say experts
Sitting has been called the new smoking, and now professors have come up with a more helpful analogy to beat our addiction to the seat – movement snacks.
By Belinda Liversedge on 01 August 2025
Employers in Scotland urged to share insights on workforce health as healthy life expectancy falls to record low
Public Health Scotland has put a call out to employers to help them in a series of engagement events and activities, as part of a strategy to improve the health of the working age population in Scotland.
By Belinda Liversedge on 06 August 2025
Chemical toxicity a ‘health crisis in plain sight’: new paper outlines cancer and fertility risks of everyday chemicals
Chemical toxicity risks are underestimated and underfunded, a new report has stated, arguing that thousands of synthetic chemicals used in common and everyday materials are causing untold damage to human health.
By Belinda Liversedge on 08 August 2025
A year of impact: British Safety Council publishes a review of past year’s achievements
The British Safety Council Impact Report 2025 has been published, outlining the organisation's achievements and initiatives during the past year in all its many areas of work, including campaigning, policy, training, research and events.
By Belinda Liversedge on 25 July 2025
"This weather isn’t much fun if you’re stuck in an overheated workplace": heatwave advice for employers
With Britain facing the first widespread heatwave this summer, the TUC is calling on employers to make sure their staff are protected from the sun and heat. The warning comes as an amber heat health alert has been extended in the South West by 15 hours as temperatures above 30C (86F) are forecast.
By Belinda Liversedge on 01 July 2025
Fatal accidents on long-term downward trend, says HSE as annual data is released
HSE has warned against complacency after its annual statistics released today show that while fatalities have fallen, there are still areas of concern.
By Belinda Liversedge on 02 July 2025
BSI invites views for UK’s first suicide awareness standard
The first standard dedicated to suicide awareness and education has been put out for public consultation.
By Belinda Liversedge on 16 June 2025
Hybrid working the “new normal” for more than 1 in 4 workers
Hybrid working, which involves splitting time between the home and office, has become the "new normal" for more than one in four workers, official figures show.
By Belinda Liversedge on 18 June 2025
“One ill-judged behaviour can decimate a culture”: leaders debate leadership at SHW Live
“Your behaviour [as a leader] and your words [are so important in creating] a safe space. People underestimate how much [those below you] are looking and watching you [as a role model],” Jonathon Gawthrop, Chair of the MIND charity Mental Health at Work Council said at SHW Live’s leadership panel. “One [ill-judged] behaviour can decimate a culture.”
By Belinda Liversedge on 20 June 2025
New charitable offer launched for UK SME British Safety Council members
British Safety Council Members who employ fewer than 250 staff and are based in the UK can now take advantage of a new charitable offer.
By British Safety Council on 14 July 2025
