Outdoor workers can face a heightened risk of deadly skin cancer due to exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun, but simple precautions and workplace controls can reduce the dangers.
By Nicolas Foort, Arco on 29 July 2026
Employers must adapt their risk assessments to an increasingly older workforce rather than treating age as an inherent hazard, a leading Health and Safety Executive (HSE) official has advised.
By Belinda Liversedge on 29 July 2026
PPE designed to protect against hazards like chemicals can contribute to an increase in body heat and humidity inside the clothing, placing the wearer at increased risk of heat stress. However, advances in materials science, physiological modelling and testing methodologies mean employers can now make more informed decisions about how effectively protective garments support heat dissipation and moisture management – in turn potentially boosting PPE wear rates and wearer acceptance.
By Chloé Caux-Wetherell and Aldjia Begriche, DuPont Personal Protection on 30 July 2026
British Safety Council launches new flagship campaign to shine a light on hidden hazards in the workplace.
By British Safety Council on 30 July 2026
By Belinda Liversedge on 29 July 2026
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By Belinda Liversedge on 09 July 2026
Combustible waste poses a serious fire risk, so it’s essential facilities managers focus on measures such as effective waste minimisation, storage, management and disposal, to protect buildings from devastating and avoidable blazes.
By Andrew Gladstone-Heighton, Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) on 30 July 2026
By Adam Pope, Draeger Safety UK on 30 July 2026
By Belinda Liversedge on 30 July 2026
By Anna Buchanan and Chetas Rana, BRE on 30 July 2026
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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By Belinda Liversedge on 28 May 2026
The climate crisis is coming home. This year has smashed heat records for the UK, with the record for the hottest June day obliterated and the first year on record to see temperatures of 35°C or above in May, June and July.
By Liam Geary Baulch, Heat Strike on 28 July 2026
By Dr Alba Fuertes, University of Reading on 28 July 2026
By Sophie Vipond, Climate Change Committee on 28 July 2026
