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
Shoplifting is on the rise, and with it the violence and intimidation of those who work in shops. We investigate whether body-worn cameras are an effective deterrent.
By Belinda Liversedge on 09 January 2024
With research showing that multi-generational workforces drive productivity and innovation, it’s clearly in employers’ best interests to embrace older workers and take positive steps to hire, retain and support them.
By Tracy Riddell, Centre for Ageing Better on 01 December 2023
Exposure to substances like welding fume and metalworking fluids can cause serious and life-threatening diseases, but the risk can be eliminated or reduced through the correct use of controls.
By David Flower, Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) on 01 December 2023
Video is one of the most effective ways of providing a safety induction and training, and interactive elements like quizzes and decision-making choices can reinforce learning and knowledge retention.
By Madeleine Goddard, Shot Blast Media on 17 January 2024
Although many businesses are increasingly focusing on improving their sustainability and environmental performance, new research has found the majority of people at work believe these efforts will also have a positive impact on occupational safety standards.
By Dave Head, Draeger Safety UK on 01 November 2023
A regular Thorough Examination is a vital legal requirement to ensure the safety of materials handling equipment, but it’s crucial to ensure that anyone hired to conduct them is competent, fully understands the process and knows exactly which checks to carry out.
By Geoff Martin, CFTS on 01 November 2023
Musculoskeletal disorders are a major cause of work-related ill health, so manufacturers of materials handling equipment are increasingly adopting ergonomic principles and design features to reduce the risk of injury when operating forklifts and similar machines.
By Ben Haseley, Red Diamond Distribution on 08 November 2023
Whether it be managers knowing how to spot bad practice or co-workers understanding how to stay out of the danger zone, it’s clear that forklift training needs to cover more than just the operators themselves.
By Stuart Taylor, Mentor FLT Training on 02 November 2023
Accredited providers of materials handling equipment operator training have to meet certain requirements and are subject to adequate auditing, and this provides assurance that the training will be delivered to the correct standard.
By Liam Knight, AITT on 15 November 2023
Palletised freight distribution leader Palletline strives to ensure the highest standards of safety in both its own operations and within the haulage companies that operate as members of the Palletline network across the UK and Ireland.
By Ken Bell, Palletline on 14 November 2023
