Portable gas detectors are a vital safety tool for tasks like water treatment and refrigerated food processing, but it’s essential they form part of a wider system for controlling the risks posed by gases, including staff training, detector maintenance and a through understanding of the relevant legal duties.
By Megan Hine, Draeger Safety UK on 02 April 2026
Vehicle paint sprayers face an elevated risk of developing debilitating occupational asthma from exposure to isocyanates found in certain ‘2-pack’ paints, coatings and lacquers, so HSE is encouraging motor vehicle repair businesses to prevent or minimise exposure through a mix of education, advice and enforcement.
By Kate Field, HSE on 01 April 2026
Compressed air systems are a vital feature in many workplaces, but it is crucial they are safely used and maintained to prevent workers being put at risk of serious injury.
By Chloe Miller, CC Consulting on 17 April 2026
With research showing that chefs in India’s commercial kitchens are regularly exposed to high levels of harmful air pollutants, calls are growing for the country’s ever-growing restaurant and catering industry to switch to cleaner cooking methods and install effective mechanical ventilation systems.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 17 April 2026
Pesticides are widely used in India to control pests that damage vital food crops, but with widespread reporting of pesticide poisoning and other health damage among farm workers, campaigners say the country needs to move to more ecological methods of pest control.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 17 April 2026
Compressed air systems are a vital feature in many workplaces, but it is crucial they are safely used and maintained to prevent workers being put at risk of serious injury.
By Chloe Miller, CC Consulting on 17 April 2026
As the UK government’s flagship flexible working in schools programme nears its conclusion, we investigate whether it’s a practical solution to schools’ retention and stress crisis.
By Belinda Liversedge on 16 April 2026
Exposure to metalworking fluids can cause serious and devastating occupational diseases like asthma and dermatitis, so it’s essential employers regularly review their control measures rather than simply assuming workers are automatically protected.
By Andy Hooke CMIOSH TIFSM, AH Safety and Compliance on 16 April 2026
Portable gas detectors are a vital safety tool for tasks like water treatment and refrigerated food processing, but it’s essential they form part of a wider system for controlling the risks posed by gases, including staff training, detector maintenance and a through understanding of the relevant legal duties.
By Megan Hine, Draeger Safety UK on 02 April 2026
Vehicle paint sprayers face an elevated risk of developing debilitating occupational asthma from exposure to isocyanates found in certain ‘2-pack’ paints, coatings and lacquers, so HSE is encouraging motor vehicle repair businesses to prevent or minimise exposure through a mix of education, advice and enforcement.
By Kate Field, HSE on 01 April 2026
Taking an integrated approach to managing sustainability and safety risk increases the chances of achieving the highest performance in these areas, and also means the business is well-placed to seize commercial, reputational and other benefits.
By Chloe Miller, CC Consulting on 31 March 2026
The Indian Government’s Budget included much-trumpeted funding announcements for energy and carbon reduction projects like domestic solar panels and carbon capture, utilisation and storage technology, but campaigners were disappointed by the amount of money allocated for tackling dangerous levels of air pollution and adapting to climate change impacts.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 17 March 2026
The Modi Government says the recently agreed interim trade deal with the United States will boost the Indian economy, but farmers’ unions and opposition leaders argue tariff concessions on American agricultural imports could lead to big falls in the price of domestically-grown crops, placing severe pressure on rural livelihoods and the mental health of the nation’s small farmers.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 17 March 2026
