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
Why every business needs to prepare for a changing climate
By Baroness Brown DBE FREng FRS, chair, Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Committee (CCC) on 01 June 2023
Preventing chemical pollution: how the UK is falling behind Europe
By Ruth Jones MP for Newport West & Shadow Minister for Agri-Innovation and Climate Adaptation on 01 June 2023
The air we breathe is all our business
Businesses have a vital role to play in improving air quality – and the UK’s Clean Air Day on 15 June is a great opportunity for companies to begin or renew their efforts in this area.
By Nicky O’Malley, director of corporate partnerships, Global Action Plan on 01 June 2023
Let me tell you a story…
I recently addressed a room full of people waiting to hear if they had won an International Safety Award (ISA), at our gala dinner in London. This is something I do every year, so nothing unusual there. This year, I decided I’d do something I’ve never really done before. I told a personal story, about my own experiences, from my own career.
By Mike Robinson FCA on 01 June 2023
Abuse of shopworkers is rising: we need to up our game
With Usdaw’s annual survey showing abuse against shopworkers is higher than pre-pandemic levels, it’s vital that government, retail employers, police and the courts work more closely together to make shops safer for staff.
By Paddy Lillis, general secretary of the Usdaw union on 01 May 2023
Directors in the dock – why health and safety leadership is crucial
By Natalie Walker, senior associate, Pinsent Masons LLP on 01 May 2023
We need more women in safety leadership roles – so let’s #EmbraceEquity
Currently, approximately 21 per cent of health and safety professionals are women, which means the profession is not representative of the workplace. Translate this into leadership roles and we have even more work to do.
By Louise Hosking, director and co-founder, OneWISH Coalition on 01 May 2023
Time for a double celebration!
May is one of my favourite months. Not only is the weather (finally, surely!) starting to feel more Spring-like here in the UK, it’s also when we hold our prestigious event, the International Safety Awards (ISAs).And this year, we get to celebrate not just once, but twice.
By Mike Robinson FCA on 01 May 2023
Menopause at work: government failing to grasp benefits of providing more support to women workers
Many employers are waking up to the realities of menopause, and the benefits of providing a supportive environment for women at work. CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) research shows that 30 per cent of UK employers now have menopause policies, up from 10 per cent in 2019. But I am increasingly worried that the government has not appreciated the need to seize momentum.
By Caroline Nokes on 01 May 2023
4-day week pilot reveals boost to worker wellbeing and retention
By Mariam Salman, campaign officer & Grace Robinson, member, 4 Day Week Campaign on 03 April 2023
