Portable gas detectors are a vital safety tool for tasks like water treatment and refrigerated food processing, but it’s essential they form part of a wider system for controlling the risks posed by gases, including staff training, detector maintenance and a through understanding of the relevant legal duties.
By Megan Hine, Draeger Safety UK on 02 April 2026
Vehicle paint sprayers face an elevated risk of developing debilitating occupational asthma from exposure to isocyanates found in certain ‘2-pack’ paints, coatings and lacquers, so HSE is encouraging motor vehicle repair businesses to prevent or minimise exposure through a mix of education, advice and enforcement.
By Kate Field, HSE on 01 April 2026
Compressed air systems are a vital feature in many workplaces, but it is crucial they are safely used and maintained to prevent workers being put at risk of serious injury.
By Chloe Miller, CC Consulting on 17 April 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Effective management of occupational road risk is only possible if employers successfully communicate the importance of all drivers adopting safe behaviours on the road, and there are some simple ways of achieving this.
By Nigel Lawrence, Applied Driving on 24 November 2025
Mobile workers often struggle to access clean and safe welfare facilities when out on the road, but a new app-based initiative aims to overcome this perennial problem by pairing accommodating venues with workers.
By Stu Drinkwater, TAL Services on 17 November 2025
Businesses that operate material handling equipment like forklifts are being urged to submit accident and near miss details to a new confidential reporting portal so the industry can identify what needs to be done to improve safety standards.
By UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) on 30 November 2025
