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
Earlier this year, the European Parliament asked the European Commission to come up with a new EU (European Union) law which would give employees a right to disconnect from work-related tasks, activities and electronic communication during non-work hours without consequences, and to establish minimum standards for remote work.
By Joanne Moseley and Danielle Parsons on 16 August 2021
The Building Safety Bill includes much to be welcomed and could be the way to ensure that a tragedy like Grenfell and the cladding and fire safety defect scandal never happen again.
By Royston Smith on 09 August 2021
The impact of long Covid on a person’s life can be devastating.
By Layla Moran on 21 July 2021
In 2007, the government published its Building Bulletin 100 – a document which outlined how school buildings can be designed with fire safety in mind.
By Jonathan O’Neill OBE on 19 July 2021
I recently returned to Twitter after a long break. The atmosphere felt grimmer. The interaction angrier. Previously active colleagues were missing.
By on 13 July 2021
Fresh air has never been so important as during the coronavirus pandemic. Even as lockdown restrictions ease, we know that meeting up outdoors – where possible – will reduce transmission of the virus.
By Neil Parish on 22 June 2021
The public can play a practical role in supporting scientific understanding of problems like air pollution.
By Mike Robinson FCA on 14 June 2021
While dealing with the Covid pandemic has taken centre stage, another even more life-threatening issue has continued to worsen – that of air pollution.
By Mick Holder CMIOSH on 20 April 2021
April is Stress Awareness Month, when we raise awareness of the causes and cures for our modern stress pandemic.
By Mike Robinson on 20 April 2021
Companies in the UK are looking to implement ‘no jab, no job’ employment contracts for current and future employees. Will this be the future?
By Karen Holden on 13 April 2021
