Drug and alcohol testing can play a vital role in ensuring the safety of everyone at work, and simple, non-invasive testing devices are now available for fast and discreet results.
By Mark Burrup, Draeger Safety UK on 22 January 2026
A builder who threatened inspectors from HSE and told them his name was James Bond has been fined over £10,000 in fines and costs.
By Belinda Liversedge on 23 January 2026
New workplace transport training categories due in January mean it is essential to ensure operators of material handling equipment have the necessary training for the exact type of machine they use, and accredited training providers are an ideal source of advice and conversion training.
By AITT on 14 January 2026
A "bold new strategy" to reduce deaths and serious injuries on roads by 65 per cent by 2035 has been launched by the government, with a new National Work-Related Road Safety Charter for businesses one of its key components.
By Belinda Liversedge on 15 January 2026
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By Belinda Liversedge on 24 December 2025
A behavioural safety training programme developed by Active Training Team for energy provider SSE has been carefully designed with neuroscientific principles in mind – resulting in a prestigious industry award for Best Training Initiative in 2024.
By SSE Active Training Team (ATT) on 30 November 2025
By UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) on 20 November 2025
By AITT on 14 January 2026
By Leo Taylor, Drivetech, from The AA on 17 November 2025
A builder who threatened inspectors from HSE and told them his name was James Bond has been fined over £10,000 in fines and costs.
By Belinda Liversedge on 23 January 2026
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By Belinda Liversedge on 29 October 2025
New IPPR research shows that most employees expect their employer to play an active role in reducing alcohol harm. Senior staff, in particular, believe employers have an even greater responsibility. Yet in practice, many employees say they do not see their employer taking meaningful steps to minimise harm.
By Dr Jamie O’Halloran, IPPR on 02 January 2026
By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 22 December 2025
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By Rt Hon Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC on 15 January 2026
