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Fatal falls in India: why are the numbers not declining?

Despite widespread awareness of safe working procedures and equipment, falls from hieght remain one of the leading causes of workplace death and serious injury in India. Critics say problems such as time pressures and inadequate training lie at the root of many of these incidents, but others are hopeful that the new Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code will herald a reduction in falls by driving improvements in training, competence and supervision more widely.

By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 17 September 2026

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Avoidable deaths, endless excuses: how can India improve its workplace safety culture?

A recent series of high-profile workplace tragedies that claimed multiple lives across India have stoked public debate about the poor safety record of many of the country’s highest-risk industries. Trade unions argue that greater enforcement of safety laws is required to change business behaviour, while other commentators say many businesses require a huge internal cultural shift to safety excellence that must be led by directors and senior managers.

By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 17 September 2026

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Why contact with electricity is this year’s leading powered access safety challenge

Electrocutions and electric shocks were the leading cause of reported fatal and major incidents involving powered access equipment worldwide in 2025, so it’s vital that those operating such equipment ensure they have suitable procedures, training and supervision in place to ensure safe work near overhead powerlines and other electrical infrastructure.

By Brian Parker, IPAF on 14 September 2026

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    When disasters drive change: why inclusive evacuation can no longer be an afterthought

    When disasters strike, they expose more than immediate failures – they reveal the gaps in how we protect people. In the UK, some of the most significant advances in public safety have followed tragedy, forcing a re-evaluation of how buildings are designed, managed and evacuated. Yet as expectations evolve and legislation tightens, a critical question remains: are we truly prepared to ensure everyone can evacuate safely in an emergency?

    By Evac+Chair International on 19 May 2026

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    Beyond the thermostat: why the indoor heat problem is an engineering problem too

    As the UK prepares for summers that will regularly test the buildings we work in, the practical business of keeping an indoor workplace safe from heat is no longer purely a policy or HR question. It sits, increasingly, in the building services brief, and safety leaders need to be part of that conversation earlier than most currently are.

    By Chloe Miller, CC Consulting on 25 August 2026

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