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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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    Tackling work-related driver safety: why human factors are key

    Although technological innovation promises to reduce driver error and poor behaviour, it cannot eliminate it, making it essential for fleet managers to address human factors through approaches like effective driver training, education and support.

    By Nick Butler, Drivetech on 01 November 2024

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    Four-day week: can it work?

    Four-day working weeks have hit the headlines again, with a second UK-wide pilot set to begin in November. While there is debate around whether shortening the work week is the answer, attitudes towards more flexible ways of working are changing and employers who fail to recognise this risk being left behind.

    By Kerry Reals on 31 October 2024

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    Fire evacuation in supported housing: a different approach

    Ensuring the safe evacuation of vulnerable people from supported housing can be a major challenge, but social care provider United Response has implemented some innovative approaches to ensure residents with disabilities can safely escape without the need to rely on ‘stay put’ procedures and fire service assistance.

    By Shonagh Methven, United Response on 03 October 2024

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    Supporting neurodiversity – a key pillar of effective EDI

    By creating a workplace that recognises and supports the unique strengths and needs of neurodivergent employees, businesses can reduce absenteeism, increase productivity and enhance employee engagement.

    By Guy Osmond and Alex Reffell, Osmond Inclusive Wellbeing Services on 02 October 2024

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    Neuroinclusion at work: tips on getting started

    Neurodivergent people sometimes struggle to achieve their potential at work, but small and often low-cost adjustments to working environments, technology and processes can make all the difference.

    By Helen Eaton, HKE Training on 30 September 2024

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    Alcohol at work: it’s time to rethink the drink

    Alcohol consumption can have a variety of negative impacts on workers and the wider business, so it’s essential to create a workplace culture where staff understand the health risks, don’t face pressure to drink at company events and would feel comfortable raising concerns about their own or others’ drinking.

    By Jane Gardiner, Alcohol Change UK on 27 September 2024

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    Clearer skies ahead? How the aviation industry is taking a different approach to pilot mental health

    High-profile aviation safety incidents involving pilots with mental health issues have shone a light on how the airline industry supports the mental wellbeing of its frontline workers. Experts are calling for a different approach that would make it easier for pilots and other aviation workers to seek help when they need it.

    By Kerry Reals on 24 September 2024

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    The science of stress

    Despite an employer’s best efforts, challenges, stresses and adversity at work are sometimes unavoidable, but suitable lifestyle choices can help us build our resilience capacity and sustain our energy.

    By Marcus Herbert, British Safety Council on 24 September 2024

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    It’s time to prioritise mental health in the workplace

    World Mental Health Day on 10 October is a great opportunity for employers to reflect on their current approach to managing mental health at work and identify ways of more effectively protecting, supporting and improving employee mental wellbeing.

    By Alexa Knight, Mental Health Foundation on 24 September 2024

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    Transforming building and fire safety for higher-risk buildings: how BSR is raising the bar

    Established following Dame Judith Hackitt’s ‘Building a Safer Future’ report, BSR was set up as part of the Health and Safety Executive. The new Building Safety Regulator in England is transforming the landscape of building safety, by ensuring that higher-risk buildings where people live and stay are designed, constructed and managed to the highest levels of care and accountability to ensure residents’ safety.

    By Neil Hope-Collins, HSE on 24 September 2024

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