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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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    A visit to the Transport Safety Research Centre

    We are entering a decade of “evolution, not revolution” on our roads, but the transition to self-driving vehicles may be messier than we think. From the end of informal road etiquette to the danger of drivers watching movies behind the wheel, we explore Loughborough University’s Transport Safety Research Centre (TSRC) and its latest research into the complex, human-centred challenges of tomorrow’s roads.

    By Belinda Liversedge on 09 March 2026

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    Aligning financial flows with the Global Biodiversity Framework: the role of the TNFD

    Nature provides the essential foundations of our global economy and society. As established in the recent assessment from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), all businesses, across all sectors, rely on nature.

    By Valerie Pinkerton, Green Finance Institute on 09 March 2026

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    Why it’s time for a new national asbestos strategy

    A group of asbestos management organisations have developed a methodology that can more accurately identify the location and condition of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). It presents the information in simple form so building owners have a better understanding of the risk the ACMs pose. The move would also allow asbestos removal strategies to be targeted at buildings with the riskiest ACMs and the most vulnerable occupants.

    By Campaign team, Asbestos Information CIC on 03 September 2025

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    Turning sustainability compliance into business opportunity

    Businesses that publicly demonstrate good sustainability performance can reap financial, reputational and other benefits, but it’s important to minimise the cost of any reporting on sustainability issues and to focus efforts on improving aspects of sustainability where the benefits outweigh the costs.

    By Alastair Loasby, Saffery LLP on 27 February 2026

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    Migrant workers: Goa fire tragedy reignites debate on poor safety protections

    A deadly fire at a nightclub in Goa that claimed the lives of 20 migrant workers from across India made global headlines – and triggered fresh demands for government agencies to step up efforts to ensure the safety of low-paid workers in environments such as bars, nightclubs and hotels.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 13 February 2026

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    India’s 10-minute delivery model: why working conditions could be about to improve

    India’s ‘10-minute’ quick-commerce home delivery model has been criticised for allegedly encouraging reckless riding by delivery workers, but the Government has now reportedly stepped in to urge the app platforms to abandon the time-bound delivery promise and do more to ensure the safety of the sector’s workers.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 13 February 2026

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    Financial stress: why and how it affects workplace safety

    Financial worries can lead to cognitive impairment that increases the risk of workplace accidents, so it’s essential employers provide financial education and confidential support for workers who may be struggling with problems like debt and unexpected living expenses.

    By Chloe Miller, freelance writer on 06 February 2026

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    Young drivers and work-related road risk: why employers must act now

    Young drivers have a higher risk of being involved in road collisions due to factors such as their inexperience, so when employing them to drive for work, it is vital they receive the right support to help them grow into safe professionals behind the wheel.

    By Simon Turner, Driving for Better Business on 06 February 2026

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    How to mitigate the hearing loss cost escalation tsunami

    Employers need to adopt the latest and most effective noise risk evaluation and management measures, or face rapidly-rising compensation claims for noise-induced hearing loss at work.

    By Peter Wilson, Industrial Noise and Vibration Centre (INVC) on 06 February 2026

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    What to watch in workplace safety in 2026

    From the growing use of AI and connected technology in the UK’s fast-expanding clean energy industry, to a greater focus on ‘traditional’ safety issues like fire safety and respiratory hazards, Dräger highlights some of the key OSH trends to look out for in 2026.

    By Adam Pope, Draeger Safety UK on 02 February 2026

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