A recent high-profile incident where hospital doctors were allegedly assaulted by a well-known politician in Maharashtra has prompted renewed calls for tougher sentences for those who attack healthcare workers, but some hospitals are already taking steps to defuse aggressive behaviour by patients and their families by rolling out communication skills training for medical teams
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 14 August 2026
Another spate of fatal fires in unsafe urban buildings has again highlighted failures by India’s authorities to clamp down on illegally constructed commercial buildings. However, commentators say a recent Supreme Court warning that local authority officials may be held personally liable for failing to close unsafe establishments offers hope that more effective enforcement will drive down the number of devastating blazes
By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 14 August 2026
New Year’s resolutions get all the glory, but the quiet summer lull is secretly the best time for a reset. Before the September rush hits and work resumes at full speed, why not test out a few new skills? As part of our summer special, we look at how two evidence-based psychological tools can help safety professionals sharpen their communication, win over colleagues, and begin to drive lasting change.
By Belinda Liversedge on 30 July 2026
Safety training has often been delivered on a time-based cycle, such as annual courses and refreshers, but with new hazards and risks emerging at an ever-growing rate, it is essential that employers continuously monitor for changing risks, provide updated training, and check the new knowledge taught is actually making work safer.
By Dr Julie Riggs, British Safety Council on 07 September 2026
