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Campaigner hails ban on silencing victims of workplace sexual harassment as “huge milestone”

A campaigner for women’s rights has welcomed an amendment to ban employers from using Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to silence victims of workplace sexual harassment.

By Belinda Liversedge on 09 July 2025

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The C8 foam ban explained: what it means for you

From 4 July, the use of fire extinguishers and suppression systems containing the ‘forever chemical’ perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) will be prohibited, meaning duty holders need to move fast to ensure compliance with the law.

By Laurie Pollard, Firechief® Global on 09 July 2025

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A year on – what have been the developments in competence management and the golden thread?

By Sofie Hooper, Association for Project Safety and Anthony Taylor, Resolve Risk Ltd on 03 July 2025

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Stars, stripes and safety

By Belinda Liversedge on 07 July 2025

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The hidden risks of lithium-ion batteries

By Adrian Simmonds, QBE Europe on 01 July 2025

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Edinburgh Airport owner fined after pensioner dies in ambulift fall

Edinburgh Airport’s owner has been fined £80,000 after a pensioner died in hospital after falling five feet from an ambulift.

By Belinda Liversedge on 26 June 2025

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Leadership: The right balance of actions and words

Leadership, we are often told, is about actions and not words. In the world of occupational health and safety, effective leadership must bring together the right balance of actions and words to help workers understand both the how and why of workplace safety.

By Mike Robinson FCA on 09 July 2025

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Battery Breakdown e-bike fire safety campaign: where are we two years on?

By Lesley Rudd, Electrical Safety First on 03 July 2025

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Rethinking workplace wellbeing for a new era

By Kate Field, BSI on 16 June 2025