While you’re reading this, it’s likely you’re breathing polluted air. That’s because in 40 cities across the UK, people are inhaling a dangerous cocktail of chemicals, levels of which are equal to, and often surpass, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines.
By Patrick Lee, Impact on Urban Health on 04 August 2025
Since our formation in 1957, one powerful idea has been at the core of our efforts: that no one should be injured or made ill through their work. Through the political, social and economic changes that have shaped society in the intervening years, this powerful idea remains at the heart of our work today.
By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 01 August 2025
“I wish there wasn’t so much emphasis on wellbeing at the moment.” That’s not really a phrase you expect to come across in conversation right now, is it? Surely, we want more emphasis not less? Naturally, I was a bit surprised to hear it from a friend.
By Samantha Peters on 11 October 2021
It’s my belief that it is the inalienable right for every person, in the UK and around the world, to breathe clean, unpolluted, and safe air. However, actions being taken by the UK government and across industry are falling far short of overcoming this global challenge.
By Barry Sheerman MP on 11 October 2021
Working with any gas and gas appliances can be inherently risky and unsafe, if not managed correctly.
By Emma Evans on 06 October 2021
Employers and various governments have known for some time that the UK needs to improve when it comes to having a more diverse workforce.
By Paul McFarlane on 05 October 2021
By Jack Alexander, project officer, Idling Action London on 01 October 2021
When a group of MPs (Members of Parliament) call for ‘precaution’ to address an unproven link between an exposure and a disease, it invites applause as well as healthy scepticism. Such a call prompts especially these two questions: (1) are the authors truly interpreting the science in a ‘precautionary’ way?; and (2) are they calling for specific action(s) that truly embody precaution?
By Professor Adam Finkel, University of Michigan School of Public Health on 14 September 2021
Preparing for, dealing with and responding to health and safety incidents requires health and safety professionals to juggle many balls.
By Laura Gillespie on 06 September 2021
Ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly prevalent. While recent headlines may have highlighted ‘big business’ being attacked, cyber criminals are indiscriminate in the size of organisation they target.
By Laura Gillespie on 23 August 2021
Recent times have been very challenging. The pandemic, which has killed over four million people globally and infected 200 million with long-lasting symptoms that debilitate, has had many other consequences.
By Lawrence Waterman OBE on 16 August 2021
Sexual harassment in healthcare has become ‘normalised’ and not enough is being done to address it. These are the bleak findings from a new survey of more than 2,000 nurses carried out by Nursing Times and UNISON.
By Kim Sunley on 16 August 2021
