Much of today’s debate about economic growth revolves around familiar pressures: economic inactivity, labour shortages, stagnant productivity, and the challenge of remaining competitive in a rapidly shifting global landscape.
By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 04 June 2026
The measures in place to protect a work site from problems like trespassing or fly-tipping on adjacent premises can have a positive or negative effect on worker wellbeing, productivity and motivation, so it’s essential employers consider measures like effective site perimeters and security arrangements when assessing overall safety and wellbeing risks.
By Chloe Miller, CC Consulting on 03 June 2026
For decades, occupational safety and health systems have focused on preventing physical harm at work. This focus has saved lives and significantly reduced workplace accidents. However, one of the most significant sources of harm in today’s workplaces remains under-recognised: psychosocial risks.
By Manal Azzi, International Labour Organization (ILO) on 03 June 2026
Changes to employment legislation relating to sexual harassment at work, which came into force in October 2024, imposed a new ‘preventative’ legal duty on employers, requiring them to be more proactive in preventing sexual harassment from occurring.
By Annie Gray, Schofield Sweeney law firm on 05 May 2026
More than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to psychosocial risks, such as long working hours, job insecurity, and workplace harassment, according to a new global report by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
By Belinda Liversedge on 23 April 2026
A significant “silence gap” is threatening UK workplace safety and operational integrity, according to new data released by training provider Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England.
By Belinda Liversedge on 10 February 2026
From the growing use of AI and connected technology in the UK’s fast-expanding clean energy industry, to a greater focus on ‘traditional’ safety issues like fire safety and respiratory hazards, Dräger highlights some of the key OSH trends to look out for in 2026.
By Adam Pope, Draeger Safety UK on 02 February 2026
