Health and safety audits provide vital insights into the most effective ways of improving an organisation’s safety performance. However, to get the most from the audit process, it is vital a company is open about its safety performance and systems, and happy to hear ideas for improvement, explains Suresh Tanwar, senior head of audit and consultancy at British Safety Council India LLP.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 13 May 2025
In India, there are regular reports of young children being killed or injured while living in makeshift houses on construction sites where their parents work long hours as labourers. However, construction companies, schools and NGOs are increasingly working together to provide on-site childcare centres and schools so children can both be kept safe from the dangers and receive an education.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 13 May 2025
With rising temperatures threatening both productivity and worker safety in many sectors of Indian industry, the central government’s Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued an urgent advisory note instructing all States and Union Territories (UTs) to take measures to protect workers and labourers in a range of sectors from the health impacts of extreme heat.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 13 May 2025
Many employers are keen to support the psychological health of their workforce through the provision of different forms of training and employee support services, but it’s vital there’s genuine evidence of the effectiveness of the training and support provided, otherwise the investment will be wasted.
By Professor Neil Greenberg and Georgina Godden, March on Stress on 01 August 2024
Those responsible for workplaces, public buildings and multi-occupied residential premises have a variety of duties aimed at protecting the occupants from fire, and good communication with those at risk is crucial to ensuring the dangers are properly managed.
By Phil Jones, William Martin on 23 July 2024
Even with the Building Safety Act 2022 having passed its second birthday, many of the requirements have not quite reached maturity.
By Sofie Hooper, IWFM, and Anthony Taylor, Resolve Risk Ltd on 23 July 2024
Specifying fire doors that have undergone independent third-party certification provides reassurance the door will perform as stated in the event of a fire, when correctly installed and maintained, and ensures compliance with fire door regulations to protect lives and property.
By Kevin Underwood, British Woodworking Federation on 23 July 2024
The recent tragic deaths of 46 Indian migrant workers in a fire in an unsafe accommodation block in Kuwait has reignited concerns the Indian government is failing to exert sufficient pressure on overseas governments and businesses to protect the safety and labour rights of Indians employed overseas in unskilled and semi-skilled work.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 07 July 2024
Although many Indian businesses celebrate the annual Pride Month aimed at encouraging support for the country’s LGBTQ+ community, there is much work to be done before all Indian workplaces become inclusive spaces where people can be open about their sexuality and gender identity without fear of discrimination.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 07 July 2024
With India predicted to face longer and more intensive heatwaves driven by climate change, experts say the country must begin planning how to better protect workers from the health impacts of searing heat and humidity.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 10 June 2024
India’s solar power industry is set for huge growth as part of efforts to produce cleaner and more reliable energy, but fears are growing about the lack of safe and environmentally-sound options for recycling and recovering the associated waste solar panels.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 10 June 2024
From working alone to commuting after hours, workers can be vulnerable to threats, aggression and harassment – but training and the right technology can help.
By Naz Dossa, Peoplesafe on 13 May 2024
Body-worn cameras can reduce the risk of violence and threats to staff by providing a deterrent effect and documentary evidence for pursuing aggressors, but it’s important to carefully consider issues like functionality, data storage and user training during the selection process.
By Alasdair Field, Reveal Media on 13 May 2024
