Learning that saves lives
Success can sometimes be a problem. The better we become at preventing incidents, the harder it can be to see what is actually preventing them.
By Mike Robinson, chief executive, British Safety Council on 11 September 2026
Safety Management Magazine opinions
Migraine in work: a test of the Government’s plans to Keep Britain Working
Migraine can have a profound, and often avoidable, impact on people’s working lives and careers. The Government’s growing focus on workplace health offers an important opportunity to change this, but only if this common, often disabling and frequently invisible neurological condition is properly understood and addressed by Government, the NHS and employers.
By Rob Music, The Migraine Trust on 07 September 2026
Heat at work: why Britain needs stronger protections for a hotter future
With rising temperatures posing a growing health risk to UK workers, the TUC is calling for HSE guidance to be updated to require employers to take specific steps to protect workers' wellbeing when temperatures exceed pre-set trigger points.
By Huma Haq, TUC on 01 August 2026
Three critical actions in the journey towards race equality at work
Accessibility, accountability, transparency: three critical actions in the journey towards race equality at work.
By Sandra Kerr, Business in the Community (BITC) on 15 December 2023
Why we need to build supportive cultures around menstrual health at work
Menstruation is a natural part of many employees’ lives, and it shouldn’t be a barrier to success or wellbeing.
By Claire McCartney and Rachel Suff, CIPD on 12 December 2023
41 lives saved must be celebrated. Too many others aren’t so lucky
The world breathed a huge sigh of relief when, on Tuesday 28 November, 41 miners were rescued from the tunnel they were digging in the Himalayan mountains.
By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 01 December 2023
Workplace adjustments for disabled employees: time to move from ‘why’ to ‘why not’
Workplace adjustments or accommodations are pivotal in enabling disabled employees to thrive. That’s the message we hear consistently from our 550+ members and partners and that’s why workplace adjustments are one of the 10 pillars of Business Disability Forum’s Disability Smart framework.
By Diane Lightfoot, Business Disability Forum on 01 December 2023
Should we feel more excited or scared about AI? Or both!
Recent world events have brought home just how lucky we are if we can expect to stay safe. Fortunately, most of us do not live in places like Gaza or Ukraine. But conflicts like these can spill over, with their ripples felt worldwide, not to mention the risks of nuclear escalation.
By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 07 November 2023
Mental health – the invisible adversary for HGV drivers
Long and lonely hours at the wheel can wreak a heavy toll on the mental wellbeing of HGV drivers, so it’s essential haulage companies do everything they can both to reduce the work-related causes of stress and create an open and accepting environment where drivers feel comfortable reaching out for support with their mental health.
By Kate Gibbs, Road Haulage Association on 07 November 2023
Why we need a Respect at Work Code to better protect employees from bullying
We turn to the law to protect us and to provide a recourse to justice. If you have been a target of bullying behaviour, no such framework exists, unless you are able to identify that the detriment you have experienced is associated with a protected characteristic.
By Rachael Maskell MP on 06 November 2023
Workplace transport prosecutions and human factors – a common theme?
By Matthew Sulley, senior associate, Pinsent Masons LLP on 01 November 2023
Why we need a new law to protect people from workplace bullying
A new Parliamentary Bill drafted by the Stop Hurt at Work campaign and introduced by Rachael Maskell MP aims to make it easier for people who experience bullying at work to seek redress through an employment tribunal.
By Nicki Eyre FRSA, Conduct Change Ltd and the Stop Hurt at Work campaign on 06 October 2023
Work-related suicide: a complex picture
Recent high-profile cases of suicide with an apparent link to work pressure provide a timely reminder of the need for employers to both reduce the risk of work-related stress and support the mental wellbeing of their teams.
By Phil Newton, Pinsent Masons LLP on 06 October 2023
