A recent high-profile incident where hospital doctors were allegedly assaulted by a well-known politician in Maharashtra has prompted renewed calls for tougher sentences for those who attack healthcare workers, but some hospitals are already taking steps to defuse aggressive behaviour by patients and their families by rolling out communication skills training for medical teams
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 14 August 2026
Another spate of fatal fires in unsafe urban buildings has again highlighted failures by India’s authorities to clamp down on illegally constructed commercial buildings. However, commentators say a recent Supreme Court warning that local authority officials may be held personally liable for failing to close unsafe establishments offers hope that more effective enforcement will drive down the number of devastating blazes
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 14 August 2026
New Year’s resolutions get all the glory, but the quiet summer lull is secretly the best time for a reset. Before the September rush hits and work resumes at full speed, why not test out a few new skills? As part of our summer special, we look at how two evidence-based psychological tools can help safety professionals sharpen their communication, win over colleagues, and begin to drive lasting change.
By Belinda Liversedge on 30 July 2026
We tell workers we want them to speak up when things go wrong, but the words, numbers and models we use in safety management can quietly tell them to stay silent. Choosing our language and symbols with care can rebuild the trust that makes honest conversations about safety possible.
By Grant Tickle, British Safety Council on 08 September 2026
Despite the UK having one of the best health and safety records in the world, falls from height remain the leading cause of workplace deaths in the nation. Although improvements in training, equipment and ongoing educational campaigns have helped to drive down the number of fall injuries in recent years, further work is required to ensure these efforts translate into continuous reductions in the accident rate.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 08 September 2026
Achieving safety excellence involves creating an environment where every single employee feels a genuine sense of ownership – both for the safety of themselves and all their colleagues.
By Kirsty Summerby, Unipart on 08 September 2026
With the UK Government confirming that mandatory competence requirements for fire risk assessors will be introduced, and independently verified by UKAS-accredited certification bodies, it is vital that fire risk assessors and those commissioning assessments begin pursuing the relevant qualifications and certifications now.
By Jess Mullis, Fire Protection Association on 01 September 2026
The new building safety regime aims to improve the competence of everyone working in the built environment, and two new guidance documents seek to support this by setting out how organisations such as construction contractors can demonstrate their staff and supply chain are competent to deliver the work the organisation is appointed to do.
By Sofie Hooper, Association for Project Safety & Anthony Taylor, Resolve Risk Ltd on 31 August 2026
Third-party certification of fire doors provides robust evidence of performance and traceability to aid compliance with the ‘golden thread’ of information required for higher-risk buildings post-Grenfell. New research reveals that while more professionals responsible for specifying fire doors recognise the value of third-party-certified fire doors and traceability, gaps in specification and in understanding of how to check the competence of installers remain.
By Helen Hewitt, British Woodworking Federation (BWF) on 31 August 2026
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 17 August 2026
Another spate of fatal fires in unsafe urban buildings has again highlighted failures by India’s authorities to clamp down on illegally constructed commercial buildings. However, commentators say a recent Supreme Court warning that local authority officials may be held personally liable for failing to close unsafe establishments offers hope that more effective enforcement will drive down the number of devastating blazes
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 14 August 2026
A recent high-profile incident where hospital doctors were allegedly assaulted by a well-known politician in Maharashtra has prompted renewed calls for tougher sentences for those who attack healthcare workers, but some hospitals are already taking steps to defuse aggressive behaviour by patients and their families by rolling out communication skills training for medical teams
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 14 August 2026
Almost three years after the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) began to oversee a new approach to the design, construction and management of higher-risk buildings in England, the BSR continues to improve processes to ensure more efficient and faster approval of all building work applications within scope of the higher-risk regime.
By John Palmer, Building Safety Regulator (BSR) on 04 August 2026
