Almost a year after the rape and murder of a young female doctor at a Kolkata hospital horrified the nation, commentators say progress has been painfully slow in improving the safety and security of many hospitals and doctors’ living accommodation.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 14 July 2025
Since our formation in 1957, one powerful idea has been at the core of our efforts: that no one should be injured or made ill through their work. Through the political, social and economic changes that have shaped society in the intervening years, this powerful idea remains at the heart of our work today.
By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 01 August 2025
Slip injuries to workers and members of the public can have a major financial impact on a business in terms of fines, compensation payouts and higher insurance premiums, so it’s essential to take a scientific approach to understanding and reducing slip risks.
By Christian Harris, Slip Safety Services on 01 August 2025
Chemical toxicity risks are underestimated and underfunded, a new report has stated, arguing that thousands of synthetic chemicals used in common and everyday materials are causing untold damage to human health.
By Belinda Liversedge on 08 August 2025
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The key ISO management standards setting out best practice frameworks for effectively managing occupational health and safety, environmental and quality risks and opportunities are undergoing major revision, so it’s essential businesses start planning now to meet the new requirements in order to maintain their certifications under the relevant standards.
By Dr Keith Whitehead, British Safety Council on 08 August 2025
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A London-based grocery supplier has been fined £1 million after a worker was killed by a reversing HGV during a delivery in Manchester.
By Belinda Liversedge on 29 July 2025
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Businesses increasingly rely on gig workers to fill all kinds of roles in various sectors, but a failure to properly check the qualifications, skills and competency when recruiting and onboarding temporary workers could pose a risk, both to health and safety at work and to the organisation’s public reputation.
By Rolf Bezemer, First Advantage on 08 August 2025
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