The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has launched an update of its It’s in your hands campaign, calling on employers and workers to take practical steps to prevent work-related skin disease. The campaign highlights the scale of the problem and the fact that most cases...
Fires remain one of the leading causes of workplace injuries in the UK. According to the latest update from the Home Office, there were 6665 workplace fires in 2024/25. While most of the incidents are quickly dealt with thanks to...
With millions gathering in Northern Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics, local emergency response officials have been working diligently behind the scenes to ensure everything runs safely and smoothly. To ensure maximum security, especially as the closing ceremonies get under...
Workplace safety has never been more under the microscope at the executive level, with increasing levels of legislative scrutiny. Supporting leaders and managers across the production or manufacturing floor, the arrival of smart automation provides a step-up in insight and...
We all know that protecting workers from hazardous noise is an essential part of workplace safety. But what if the very hearing protection designed to keep people safe is actually putting them at risk? This is the paradox behind a...
Bus Drivers and Engineers, at Stagecoach Yorkshire’s Barnsley depot, have taken advantage of free blood pressure checks and heart-health advice, which are hoped to detect any problems and encourage a healthier lifestyle. Stagecoach has worked with the award-winning ‘How’s Thi...
Those prioritising safety and security now have a cost-effective latching option. Southco’s E3 VISE ACTION® Compression Latch with Visual Indicator is now available in zinc. The latch features red, reflective indicator wings that can be easily viewed when open, so...
Tactile sensing specialist PPS has struck an agreement with BOA, a leader in dial-based performance fit systems used in helmets, footwear and other performance products. The partnership will focus on designing a new tactile sensing headform to help BOA improve the...
Warehouses, transport hubs and fulfilment centres will be under immense pressure to perform in 2026. But what are the key trends and influences driving change? Craig Davenport, Sales Director at Rushlift sets the scene. 1. Safety first: Going beyond compliance...
The British Occupational Hygiene Society, the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection and leading scientific body focused on preventing ill health caused by work, has responded to the NHS consultation on men’s health. The BOHS response is drawing attention to the hundreds...
