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

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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

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Work more likely to impact on mental health for female workers, HSE stats suggest

Female workers report significantly higher rates of stress compared to their male colleagues, HSE statistics show.

By Belinda Liversedge on 03 December 2025

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Headline fines highlight common errors in reversing

By Belinda Liversedge on 24 October 2025

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Why menstruation support matters at work

Although forward-thinking organisations are increasingly taking action on menopause awareness and support at work, attention is now turning to menstrual health as the next essential step in building an inclusive, equitable and high-performing workplace.

By Deborah Garlick, Menstruation Friendly by Henpicked on 03 December 2025

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

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

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NHS Trust and ward manager sentenced for health and safety failings over young woman’s suicide

An NHS trust and a ward manager have been found guilty of health and safety failings after a 22-year-old woman took her own life while in an East London mental health unit.

By Belinda Liversedge on 12 November 2025

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Don’t lose autism in the neurodiversity wave – why targeted reform is essential

Autistic adults have waited too long for meaningful reform. They have shared their experiences and expertise. Now they deserve action, accountability, and transformation.

By Rt Hon Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC on 03 December 2025

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Work-related road risk – steering clear of danger

By Ben Pepper, CL Medilaw on 30 October 2025

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It is time to end the lottery of asbestos compensation

By Daniel Easton, Association of Personal Injury Lawyers on 30 October 2025

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