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The Make Listening Safe initiative: a global response to hearing loss

With over one billion young people globally thought to be at risk of hearing damage due to unsafe recreational listening practices, the World Health Organization is urging stakeholders like manufacturers of personal audio devices, video game hardware companies and entertainment venues to do more to protect people’s hearing and educate them about the health risks of excessive sound exposure.

By Peter Mulas and Dr Shelly Chadha, World Health Organization (WHO) on 13 March 2025

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Navigating a changing world

Human history has hung on a timeline of change and every generation has been asked to answer the same call, to adapt and evolve. From the printing press to the PC, change has continuously re-defined both the work we do and how we do it. Where the future differs from the past is the pace at which change will impact society.

By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 03 March 2025

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Poor-quality work “worse for health than being unemployed”, says report

1.7 million workers in Great Britain suffer from health conditions caused or made worse by their job – higher than before the pandemic, a new report has found.

By Belinda Liversedge on 13 March 2025

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Review leader says “new era of workplace health” must solve long-term sick crisis

Employers must “adapt with the times,” the leader of a major government review has urged, which confirms record numbers of people suffering from work-limiting health conditions and increasing joblessness due to mental ill health.

By Belinda Liversedge on 20 March 2025

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British Safety Council hosts successful Middle East Conference in Dubai

By Jay Ludditt, British Safety Council on 19 February 2025

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5 trends to watch in the safety sector in 2025

Dräger’s annual Safety and Health at Work Report provides a useful insight and snapshot into the views of employees and managers on safety in UK workplaces. This year’s report suggests employers need to increase and refine their efforts in areas such as employee mental wellbeing, more structured safety training and greater use of digital and connected safety technology.

By David Head, Draeger Safety UK on 19 March 2025

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Get a hold on HAVS, before it’s too late

By Tim Turney, Casella on 18 March 2025

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Property firm fined £63k after ignoring repeated warnings about dust exposure

Exposure to large amounts of silica dust was among a “catalogue of failures” at an east London construction site, a court heard.

By Belinda Liversedge on 19 March 2025

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Beyond compliance: why noise control must evolve beyond PPE

Engineering solutions for noise control on plant, machinery and tools are often straightforward, low-cost and bring financial savings themselves, so it’s time employers moved away from the default position of purchasing and issuing personal hearing protection to workers.

By Gill Cussons, Noise & Vibration Solutions on 13 March 2025

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Navigating a changing world

By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 03 March 2025

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Noise-induced hearing loss: time to make it personal?

By Neal Hill, UKHCA on 28 February 2025

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An age diverse workforce – some key health and safety considerations

By Liam Jagger, Pinsent Masons on 06 February 2025

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