David Sharp

It’s the autonomy, stupid

Algorithmic management is reshaping how work gets done. But protecting the health and wellbeing of workers requires more than good technology – it calls for genuine respect for autonomy and thoughtful change management. Long-standing OSH guidance can help.

By David Sharp, International Workplace on 06 July 2026

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Emma Bridgewater fined £266,666 after falling shard of glass injures child

Ceramics manufacturer Emma Bridgewater has been handed a £266,666 fine after a young girl was injured by falling broken glass during a Christmas lights switch-on event at its premises in Hanley.

By Belinda Liversedge on 08 July 2026

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

Much of the conversation about artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of work is framed as a question of tomorrow. How will AI reshape entire industries in the years and decades to follow?

By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 08 July 2026

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Silicosis flying under the radar thanks to misdiagnosis and poor health screening, doctor warns

Waiting for workers to show symptoms of silicosis means acting too late, a leading clinician working at the frontline of the disease has warned.

By Belinda Liversedge on 06 July 2026

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ISA conference hears the power of value-driven leadership

By Belinda Liversedge on 23 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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From tinkering to trust: how safety leaders can adopt AI responsibly

By Greta Salvesen, Notify Technology on 25 June 2026

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Emma Bridgewater fined £266,666 after falling shard of glass injures child

Ceramics manufacturer Emma Bridgewater has been handed a £266,666 fine after a young girl was injured by falling broken glass during a Christmas lights switch-on event at its premises in Hanley.

By Belinda Liversedge on 08 July 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 08 July 2026

David Sharp

It’s the autonomy, stupid

By David Sharp, International Workplace on 06 July 2026

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