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    AI-powered wearables: transforming workplace health and safety

    Wearable technology powered by AI analysis is now regularly deployed to prevent safety problems like musculoskeletal injuries and collisions between forklifts and pedestrians, and future developments mean the technology looks set to make it easier to manage other safety challenges, like site evacuations.

    By Graham Sharp, Stanley on 08 December 2025

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    Suicide at work: a major problem in India

    Recent reports of suicides among workers ranging from police officers to electoral roll officials have prompted calls for employers and government agencies to do more to both reduce excessive workloads and provide better mental health support at work.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 11 December 2025

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    The price of fast fashion is not pretty

    The largely female workforce in India’s garment manufacturing industry faces long hours, low wages and poor working conditions, and campaigners say it is time the Indian government and international clothing brands took tougher action to improve working conditions, pay and employment rights.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 11 December 2025

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    Human-centred technology for better work design: rethinking musculoskeletal disorder prevention

    Although technologies like computer vision analysis, machine learning and wearable sensors are increasingly being used to identify and assess the causes of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), it’s essential to consider data relating to all aspects of work design when seeking to reduce MSDs in the workplace.

    By Cam Stevens, Pocketknife Group on 10 December 2025

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    Preventing drug and alcohol misuse through workplace testing

    Drug and alcohol testing can play a vital role in ensuring the safety of everyone at work, and simple, non-invasive testing devices are now available for fast and discreet results.

    By Mark Burrup, Draeger Safety UK on 10 December 2025

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    The psychosocial safety challenge: why UK organisations must rethink risk management

    Employers are increasingly keen to effectively manage psychosocial risks such as stress, bullying and poor work-life balance, and EHSQ digital tools make it easier both for workers to report psychosocial problems and for managers to spot patterns and trends, intervening early to protect everyone’s mental and physical wellbeing.

    By Jose Arcilla, HSI on 10 December 2025

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    Underpinning safety training with neuroscience for long lasting impact

    A behavioural safety training programme developed by Active Training Team for energy provider SSE has been carefully designed with neuroscientific principles in mind – resulting in a prestigious industry award for Best Training Initiative in 2024.

    By SSE Active Training Team (ATT) on 09 December 2025

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    Supporting neurodiverse employees: why standard DSE assessments fall short

    Display screen equipment assessments have traditionally focused on tackling the physical ergonomics of desk-based work in a bid to reduce musculoskeletal risks, but effectively supporting the wellbeing and productivity of neurodivergent workers involves a wider consideration of their cognitive, sensory, organisational and environmental needs.

    By Guy Osmond and Alex Reffell, Osmond Ergonomics & Wellbeing on 08 December 2025

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    “I’m not prepared to sit back and assume everybody’s fine”

    Director of health and safety at the Canal & River Trust, Anne Gardner-Aston, shares what she’s most proud of achieving in the past four years since taking on a new role in the wake of a turbulent moment in the charity’s history.

    By Belinda Liversedge on 02 December 2025

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    Neurodiversity at work: getting started on creating a supportive environment for neurodivergent workers

    Creating a neuroinclusive workplace brings many benefits, including making neurodivergent employees more comfortable about seeking help and support from managers and colleagues, and there are some simple ways of getting started with the process.

    By Andy Hooke CMIOSH Chartered health and safety consultant on 03 December 2025