UK Building Safety Act marks major step forward, but work to be done
The government’s Building Safety Bill has become law, after receiving Royal Assent on 28 April.
By Belinda Liversedge on 06 May 2022
Help is at hand
Indian companies are increasingly supporting the mental wellbeing of staff through initiatives like days off for recuperation, counselling and mobile apps designed to build resilience to stress.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 11 May 2022
Too hot to handle
The recent heatwaves in India have forced people to stop work to avoid the brutal heat, and led to renewed warnings that rising temperatures caused by climate change threaten the health of millions of outdoor workers.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 11 May 2022
H&M Group and Indian clothing company pledge to prevent sexual harassment in garment factories
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 11 May 2022
Employers must challenge stigma of menopause, says new report
Just 30 per cent of women who took time off to deal with the menopause shared the real reason with their employer or line manager, a study by the Fawcett Society has found.
By Belinda Liversedge on 03 May 2022
Disability at work: time for action
A diverse workforce offers greater creativity, innovation and productivity, making it more important than ever for employers to take positive action to recruit, retain and support disabled workers.
By Diane Lightfoot, Business Disability Forum (BDF) on 05 May 2022
Safety incidents: preparation is key
The way a business responds to a health and safety accident and any resulting regulatory investigation is crucial both for its reputation and the eventual legal outcome.
By Rhian Greaves, DAC Beachcroft on 05 May 2022
How Robens super-charged the safety system
The Robens report, which established the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA), is 50 this year. Safety Management celebrates Robens’s achievements and considers if the Act needs refreshing in the face of huge social changes.
By Belinda Liversedge on 05 May 2022
Time to report on climate change risks and opportunities
Some of the UK’s largest businesses and financial institutions must now report publicly on the risks and opportunities they face as a result of climate change.
By Dr Keith Whitehead, British Safety Council on 27 April 2022
Dangerous gases: getting the monitoring right
Gas detection systems provide vital early warning of the presence of dangerous gases in industrial environments, but it is crucial to select and use the right type.
By Simon Hopwood, Draeger Safety UK on 25 April 2022
