As the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 turns 50 on 31 July, the world of work, both now and in the future, looks markedly different to when this ground-breaking piece of legislation was enacted. Yet, the Act has stood the test of time and its principles remain as relevant now as they did in the summer of ’74 – unlike some of the haircuts from that time.
By Kerry Reals on 27 June 2024
Lithium-ion batteries used to power equipment such as e-bikes and electric vehicles are increasingly linked to serious fires in workplaces and residential buildings, so it’s essential those in charge of such environments assess and control the risks.
By Matt Humby, Firechief® Global on 28 June 2024
Those responsible for workplaces, public buildings and multi-occupied residential premises have a variety of duties aimed at protecting the occupants from fire, and good communication with those at risk is crucial to ensuring the dangers are properly managed.
By Phil Jones, William Martin on 27 June 2024
New technologies, and the data generated by them, can make a big difference to cutting risks associated with drivers’ performance.
By Nigel Lawrence, Applied Driving Techniques on 07 November 2022
Workplaces can be champions of age diversity. Sharing experience, time and – until latterly, space, with others is a great recipe for forging friendships across all ages.
By on 02 November 2022
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to reduce risks on the road, not only to the driver but also other road users, especially vulnerable ones.
By Richard Kent, VisionTrack on 02 November 2022
Choosing an accredited provider of materials handling equipment operator training can reap benefits in terms of safer drivers and workplaces.
By Liam Knight, AITT on 01 November 2022
Designers of electric forklift trucks are continuously innovating in a bid to make the equipment safer to operate.
By Ben Haseley, Red Diamond Distribution on 01 November 2022
Breathing in silica dust during tasks like cutting and sanding concrete, rock and stone can cause debilitating and often fatal lung diseases – making it vital employers prevent or reduce exposure.
By Craig Lewis, Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) on 18 October 2022
Slips, trips and falls are some of the most common causes of injury at work, but there are practical ways of preventing them.
By Emma Marrison, Arco on 12 October 2022
Teachers in early years education can be at risk of suffering musculoskeletal problems due to factors like regularly stooping to interact with young children, but there are practical ways of reducing the risk of pain and injury.
By Lorna Taylor, Jolly Back on 11 October 2022
We meet Peter Kelly, Mates in Mind’s new head of programme to find out what he thinks about mental health at work, and the message he wants to get out to people.
By Belinda Liversedge on 03 October 2022
Workers suffering from severe osteoarthritis may eventually require a knee or hip replacement, but there are many practical steps employers can take to keep them in work in the run-up to the operation – and help them successfully return afterwards.
By Professor Karen Walker-Bone, Monash Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health on 03 October 2022
