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Anne Gardner Aston

“I’m not prepared to sit back and assume everybody’s fine”

Director of health and safety at the Canal & River Trust, Anne Gardner-Aston, shares what she’s most proud of achieving in the past four years since taking on a new role in the wake of a turbulent moment in the charity’s history.

By Belinda Liversedge on 02 December 2025

Cam Stevens PKG Safety Innovation 4 (1)

Human-centred technology for better work design: rethinking musculoskeletal disorder prevention

Although technologies like computer vision analysis, machine learning and wearable sensors are increasingly being used to identify and assess the causes of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), it’s essential to consider data relating to all aspects of work design when seeking to reduce MSDs in the workplace.

By Cam Stevens, Pocketknife Group on 03 December 2025

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Neurodiversity at work: getting started on creating a supportive environment for neurodivergent workers

Creating a neuroinclusive workplace brings many benefits, including making neurodivergent employees more comfortable about seeking help and support from managers and colleagues, and there are some simple ways of getting started with the process.

By Andy Hooke CMIOSH Chartered health and safety consultant on 03 December 2025