Safety Management Magazine features

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    Human-centred technology for better work design: rethinking musculoskeletal disorder prevention

    Although technologies like computer vision analysis, machine learning and wearable sensors are increasingly being used to identify and assess the causes of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), it’s essential to consider data relating to all aspects of work design when seeking to reduce MSDs in the workplace.

    By Cam Stevens, Pocketknife Group on 02 January 2026

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    Supporting neurodiverse employees: why standard DSE assessments fall short

    Display screen equipment assessments have traditionally focused on tackling the physical ergonomics of desk-based work in a bid to reduce musculoskeletal risks, but effectively supporting the wellbeing and productivity of neurodivergent workers involves a wider consideration of their cognitive, sensory, organisational and environmental needs.

    By Guy Osmond and Alex Reffell, Osmond Ergonomics & Wellbeing on 08 December 2025

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    Targeting dust in construction

    Rohan Jindal was cycling to college in Dehli where he was studying engineering, when he had to stop. Not because of the hot sun beating down, but because he couldn’t breathe. And although asthmatic, that wasn’t the trigger. Looking all around he saw construction sites emitting large clouds of dust. This was his ‘a ha’ moment. “What,” he asked himself “do they do in construction to supress the dust?”

    By Belinda Liversedge on 30 October 2025

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    AI-powered wearables: transforming workplace health and safety

    Wearable technology powered by AI analysis is now regularly deployed to prevent safety problems like musculoskeletal injuries and collisions between forklifts and pedestrians, and future developments mean the technology looks set to make it easier to manage other safety challenges, like site evacuations.

    By Graham Sharp, Stanley on 08 December 2025

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    Neurodiversity at work: getting started on creating a supportive environment for neurodivergent workers

    Creating a neuroinclusive workplace brings many benefits, including making neurodivergent employees more comfortable about seeking help and support from managers and colleagues, and there are some simple ways of getting started with the process.

    By Andy Hooke CMIOSH Chartered health and safety consultant on 03 December 2025

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    Driver buy-in critical for an effective road safety strategy

    Effective management of occupational road risk is only possible if employers successfully communicate the importance of all drivers adopting safe behaviours on the road, and there are some simple ways of achieving this.

    By Nigel Lawrence, Applied Driving on 24 November 2025

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    8 million UK mobile workers lack basic amenities – and it’s not OK

    Mobile workers often struggle to access clean and safe welfare facilities when out on the road, but a new app-based initiative aims to overcome this perennial problem by pairing accommodating venues with workers.

    By Stu Drinkwater, TAL Services on 17 November 2025

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    Underpinning safety training with neuroscience for long lasting impact

    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

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    Why a painted line will never be enough

    Businesses that operate material handling equipment like forklifts are being urged to submit accident and near miss details to a new confidential reporting portal so the industry can identify what needs to be done to improve safety standards.

    By UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) on 20 November 2025

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    Educating drivers – why greater road awareness and education is at the heart of future change

    Drivers are sometimes offered the option of taking a road safety course as an alternative to enforcement sanctions like penalty points on their licence, and the evidence suggests this training has a positive impact on driver behaviour, including for those who drive for work purposes.

    By Leo Taylor, Drivetech, from The AA on 17 November 2025