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Mates in Mind launches free suicide prevention training for construction workers

Mental health at work charity Mates in Mind has launched new digital training aimed at increasing awareness and reducing suicide amongst sole traders and self-employed construction workers ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September.

By Thomas Tevlin on 13 August 2026

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Books for the Beach

Hot reads – beat the heat while turning up the temperature on your occupational health and safety expertise. Here are six standout reads for your summer hols that promise to fire up your OSH strategy when you return to work.

By British Safety Council on 14 August 2026

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Building safety in practice – learning, improving and delivering better outcomes

By John Palmer, Building Safety Regulator (BSR) on 05 August 2026

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Psychological safety: exposing the intention gap

By Adam Pope, Draeger Safety UK on 30 July 2026

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Communicating for impact: tools to pack this summer

By Belinda Liversedge on 30 July 2026

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Emma Bridgewater fined £266,666 after falling shard of glass injures child

Ceramics manufacturer Emma Bridgewater has been handed a £266,666 fine after a young girl was injured by falling broken glass during a Christmas lights switch-on event at its premises in Hanley.

By Belinda Liversedge on 08 July 2026

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Noise risk and multi-track enforcement: what EHS managers need to know

Noise nuisance from an industrial or commercial site can result in costly and time-consuming legal action from regulators and neighbours, but there are practical ways of ensuring noise levels do not exceed acceptable limits and trigger complaints from nearby businesses and residents.

By Emma Tattersdill, Bexley Beaumont law firm on 17 August 2026

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A summer of seeing things differently

By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council CEO on 07 August 2026

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The climate has changed – now workplace safety must adapt

By Sophie Vipond, Climate Change Committee on 10 August 2026