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Aligning organisational culture with sustainability: a win, win for the environment and business

The culture of an organisation is crucial in determining how successfully it implements, integrates and achieves its sustainability and environmental goals and practices. However, there are a number of simple ways of ensuring a positive organisational culture where everyone is fully committed to achieving excellent sustainability performance.

By Dr Keith Whitehead, British Safety Council on 04 April 2025

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Why quality data is essential when using AI for occupational safety and health management

Artificial intelligence-powered models, systems and technology have the potential to significantly improve the management of occupational safety and health (OSH) risks, but it is vital that OSH practitioners understand the limitations and dangers of using AI to protect people at work.

By Dr Bob Rajan-Sithamparanadarajah. Safety Groups UK (SGUK) on 01 April 2025

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Sustainable aviation fuels: how do we put the SAFety in SAF?

Sustainable aviation fuel is seen as having great potential to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from air transportation. However, as with other emerging renewable energy sources, the safety risks arising from the production, processing and storage of these biofuels can be accompanied by new risks and will require careful management from the safety industry as utilisation increases to meet the Government’s mandatory targets.

By Megan Hine, Draeger Safety UK on 01 April 2025

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    The UK Hearing Conservation Association: how we work to promote the protection of the nation’s hearing health

    The UK Hearing Conservation Association is a multi-disciplinary association that strives to prevent damage to the nation’s hearing health and other noise-related health conditions through a combination of practical, evidenced and cost-effective campaigns, awareness-raising activities and best-practice advice. It is therefore a great forum for those wishing to keep abreast of the latest developments around hearing health – both in the workplace and in recreational settings.

    By Leah Philpott, member, UKHCA At Work Group  on 14 March 2025

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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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    Prevention is better than cure: the role of employers in improving worker health

    With a record 2.8 million people in the UK out of work due to long-term sickness, a spotlight is shining on the health of the nation and how to improve it. What more could, or should, employers be doing to keep workers healthy and prevent them from leaving the workforce?

    By Kerry Reals on 11 March 2025

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    HSE inspections target hearing protection and noise control failures

    The Health and Safety Executive is currently conducting an inspection programme looking at the adequacy of employers’ noise control measures, while changes to how compensation claims for noise-induced hearing loss are assessed are predicted to result in higher payouts for affected workers. As a result, it is crucial employers review their noise risk reduction approach to ensure it reflects current best practice.

    By Peter Wilson, INVC on 07 March 2025

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    The Health & Safety Event returns to the NEC Birmingham

    The free-to-attend Health & Safety Event returns to the NEC in Birmingham on 8–10 April 2025, providing a superb opportunity for occupational health and safety (OSH) practitioners to access the latest products and solutions and expand their knowledge and expertise.

    By Safety Management on 05 March 2025

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    The sustainable approach to noise control carbon footprints

    Conventional noise control techniques for plant and machinery incorporate considerable embodied carbon due to the volume and types of materials used – and often result in higher energy demand due to problems like an increased need for cooling fans. However, adopting modern analysis and engineering processes means the costs and carbon footprints of typical noise control projects can be cut by up to 90 per cent.

    By Peter Wilson, INVC on 05 March 2025

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    Unlocking healthier workplaces: a guide to supporting your staff in quitting smoking and vaping

    Workplace campaigns and activities aimed at supporting employees to quit smoking and vaping not only boost the health and wellbeing of individuals, they also bring business benefits in the form of reduced absenteeism and healthier, more productive staff.

    By Paul Baker, Allen Carr's Easyway on 03 March 2025

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    Getting people home safe in the green transition

    The energy sector’s transition to net zero carbon emissions means a rapidly expanding workforce and the creation of new safety hazards and risks. However, energy company SSE is seeking to reinforce and strengthen its safety culture during the move to clean power by putting thousands of employees and contract partners through an immersive training programme designed to convince workers that safety is everyone’s responsibility.

    By Mark Patterson, SSE on 28 February 2025

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    Making room for safer sounding workplaces

    High noise levels in buildings can have a negative impact on workers’ performance and sense of wellbeing and make it harder to hear safety warning sounds and announcements. However, software is available and constantly evolving that can help designers of buildings achieve good acoustic conditions and acoustic comfort.

    By Dr Thomas Judd and Stefan Welgard, SoundPLAN on 28 February 2025

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    How Building Information Modelling can improve the management and delivery of occupational safety and health

    Building Information Modelling has traditionally been used to develop and share digital information, plans and 3D models for the efficient design and construction of buildings and other physical assets, but it also holds huge promise for ensuring the safety of construction projects, from the design phase through to the management of the build itself.

    By Manuel Tender, Digital4OSH on 07 February 2025

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