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Younger workers bear brunt of workplace stress, study finds

Work-related stress and anxiety – driven primarily by overwork and future uncertainty – disproportionately affect workers under the age of 45, according to new research.

By Belinda Liversedge on 30 June 2026

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Gas detection – the power of smart safety systems

Gas detectors are a crucial tool for ensuring the safety of hazardous plants and processes, and developments in smart and connected technology now mean the equipment can more efficiently and quickly raise the alarm in the event of elevated gas levels or leaks, allowing immediate action to be taken to protect life and equipment.

By Megan Hine, Dräger Safety on 29 June 2026

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HSE fines Esso £1m after ignored corrosion leads to structural collapse

Esso has been fined £1 million after a major gas leak at Fawley Oil Refinery in Hampshire, following an investigation and subsequent prosecution by the Health & Safety Executive.

By Belinda Liversedge on 18 June 2026

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Why safety professionals must step up to ensure the fair roll-out of new tech

Technology like AI has great potential to improve workplace safety, but it could also negatively affect wellbeing through excessive monitoring of work performance or personal health parameters, reaching inaccurate conclusions without sufficient human oversight and analysis. Safety professionals are, however, uniquely placed to ensure new tech is used ethically, fairly and in ways that genuinely support employee safety and health.

By on 30 June 2026

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AI, big tech, and the dignity deficit hiding in plain sight

By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 30 June 2026

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It’s the autonomy, stupid

By David Sharp, International Workplace on 25 June 2026