Although Assam’s state government recently announced a pay rise for workers in state-run tea plantations, trade unions say the industry’s workforce still faces poor working and living conditions, despite years of protests and demands for improvements.
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 14 July 2025
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
With outdoor workers at significant risk of skin damage, ageing and cancer due to exposure to the sun’s UV rays, it’s essential that employers in sectors like construction and agriculture create a working environment where sun safety precautions become the norm, rather than the exception.
By SC Johnson Professional on 11 July 2025
Asbestos is killing more and more women every year. But evidence shows many still aren’t aware of the disease and how it can be acquired at work. This indicates they are more at risk.
By Belinda Liversedge on 14 April 2022
Poor indoor air quality in workplaces and homes is a major risk to our health, making it essential we improve our scientific knowledge of the dangers of air pollutants like chemicals.
By Dr Julie Riggs on 12 April 2022
We are all too familiar with the impact and legacy issues resulting from the widespread use of asbestos in the UK.
By Colette Willoughby, National Organisation of Asbestos Consultants (NORAC) on 18 May 2022
Gas detection systems provide vital early warning of the presence of dangerous gases in industrial environments, but it is crucial to select and use the right type.
By Simon Hopwood on 12 April 2022
The Robens report, which established the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA), is 50 this year. Safety Management celebrates Robens’s achievements and considers if the Act needs refreshing in the face of huge social changes.
By Belinda Liversedge on 16 May 2022
Health and safety practitioners need to adapt their communication methods to suit the audience, otherwise important messages risk getting lost.
By Phil Pinnington on 23 May 2022
A diverse workforce offers greater creativity, innovation and productivity, making it more important than ever for employers to take positive action to recruit, retain and support disabled workers.
By Diane Lightfoot on 24 May 2022
Employers can play a vital role in supporting victims of domestic abuse, through steps like creating a culture where employees feel comfortable asking for help.
By Lucy Horitz, Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse on 17 May 2022
Just 30 per cent of women who took time off to deal with the menopause shared the real reason with their employer or line manager, a study by the Fawcett Society has found.
By Belinda Liversedge on 17 May 2022
Employees rate having a purpose and feeling valued at work more than getting a pay rise, a new report has found.
By Belinda Liversedge on 05 September 2022
