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New charitable offer launched for UK SME British Safety Council members

British Safety Council Members who employ fewer than 250 staff and are based in the UK can now take advantage of a new charitable offer.

By British Safety Council on 14 July 2025

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Facing the facts: protecting your outdoor workforce from UV exposure and skin cancer

With outdoor workers at significant risk of skin damage, ageing and cancer due to exposure to the sun’s UV rays, it’s essential that employers in sectors like construction and agriculture create a working environment where sun safety precautions become the norm, rather than the exception.

By SC Johnson Professional on 11 July 2025

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Tackling new fire risks as Fire Door Safety Week celebrates 12th year

By Helen Hewitt, British Woodworking Federation on 11 July 2025

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The C8 foam ban explained: what it means for you

By Laurie Pollard, Firechief® Global on 09 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