Funmi Adegbola is founder of the Society of Women in Safety Health and Environment-Africa (SOWSHE-A) which gives support to female professionals in safety, health and environment (SHE) through mentorship and training. Safety Management catches up with Funmi for International Women’s Day which is all about how we #EmbraceEquity.
By Safety Management on 07 March 2023
National No Smoking Day on 8 March is a great opportunity to help staff to quit smoking or vaping, but it’s essential to adopt the right tone and approach.
By John Dicey, Allen Carr’s Easyway on 07 March 2023
"Women have lots of different barriers to face around having their voice heard." British Safety Council's Dr Julie Riggs shares what inspires, frustrates and motivates her about working in health and safety.
By Belinda Liversedge on 06 March 2023
Many of India’s domestic workers face exploitation, poor working conditions and low wages, and campaigners say the one of the main reasons is the central government’s failure to introduce nationally applicable laws to protect them.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 07 March 2023
A positive safety culture is vital in preventing workplace accidents and ill health, but it can only exist if the employer genuinely involves employees in making decisions about ways of managing the risks.
By Suresh Tanwar, head of audit and consultancy, British Safety Council India on 07 March 2023
Employers in India are failing to provide sufficient and separate toilet facilities for female workers, leaving women struggling to find safe sanitation and being discouraged from entering the world of work.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 07 March 2023
A noisy office can be a cause of stress but there are some simple workplace design adjustments that can help mitigate the impact.
By Guy Osmond, Osmond Ergonomics on 01 March 2023
More women are joining the health and safety industry. But is change happening fast enough?
By Belinda Liversedge on 28 February 2023
Creating an environment at work where everyone feels comfortable talking about menopause can make it easier for employees struggling with the symptoms to seek help and support from their managers.
By Deborah Garlick, CEO and founder, Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace on 28 February 2023
Workers could be damaging their hearing while wearing headphones for recreational use at work, so it’s vital that employers take action to control the risks.
By Stephen Wheatley, UK Hearing Conservation Association on 01 March 2023
