Learning that saves lives
Success can sometimes be a problem. The better we become at preventing incidents, the harder it can be to see what is actually preventing them.
By Mike Robinson, chief executive, British Safety Council on 11 September 2026
Opinion
Migraine in work: a test of the Government’s plans to Keep Britain Working
Migraine can have a profound, and often avoidable, impact on people’s working lives and careers. The Government’s growing focus on workplace health offers an important opportunity to change this, but only if this common, often disabling and frequently invisible neurological condition is properly understood and addressed by Government, the NHS and employers.
By Rob Music, The Migraine Trust on 07 September 2026
Heat at work: why Britain needs stronger protections for a hotter future
With rising temperatures posing a growing health risk to UK workers, the TUC is calling for HSE guidance to be updated to require employers to take specific steps to protect workers' wellbeing when temperatures exceed pre-set trigger points.
By Huma Haq, TUC on 01 August 2026
How to create a neuroinclusive workplace
The modern workplace is a diverse environment. Most workforces will be made up of individuals representing the majority of the groups protected under the Equality Act 2010.
By John Robinson, Schofield Sweeney on 10 December 2025
Why a fourth wave of British asbestos deaths is imminent
Although in past years asbestos-related mesothelioma deaths have been associated with exposures among construction and related trades working on the fabric of buildings, emerging evidence suggests that future cases of mesothelioma will be dominated by those exposed as children and teachers in schools in recent years, today and in the future.
By Charles Pickles, Airtight on Asbestos on 02 September 2025
Asbestos: the public’s right to know
Why we urgently need to improve training standards and awareness about asbestos exposure.
By Richard Blunt, Mesothelioma UK on 04 September 2025
Asbestos in schools: we urgently need a properly funded removal programme to reduce the risk to pupils and staff
The National Education Union (NEU) was formed in 2017 from an amalgamation of the National Union of Teachers (NUT) and the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL). In total we have around half a million members, who work as teachers, support staff and leaders.
By Sarah Lyons, National Education Union (NEU) on 03 September 2025
An AI-enabled ‘zero-zero’ future
In a relatively short time, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become synonymous with technological development, but development doesn’t inherently mean that the workers of the world will have a safer future.
By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 07 October 2025
Act in autumn to fix work-related alcohol issues year-round
With employers likely turning their attention to Christmas and end-of-year parties for their teams, autumn is an ideal time to launch prevention, support and education programmes around alcohol at work, providing a real opportunity to protect health, productivity and performance.
By Susan Laurie, Alcohol Change UK on 01 October 2025
Echoes, not mirrors: Learning lessons from history
To anyone outside the occupational safety and health (OSH) field, the job may appear deceptively simple. First, we identify hazards, then we create solutions, and finally, we watch risks disappear into history.
By Mike Robinson FCA on 01 September 2025
Battery Breakdown e-bike fire safety campaign: where are we two years on?
The Product Regulation and Metrology Bill currently before Parliament offers the opportunity to reduce the fire risks posed by sub-standard e-bikes, e-scooters and their lithium-ion batteries, but the Government needs to go further and faster to protect public safety.
By Lesley Rudd, Electrical Safety First on 03 July 2025
The building safety crisis: a year of Labour in power, still no end in sight for leaseholders
It’s a year since Labour came to power with manifesto commitments to fix the failed approach to the cladding and building safety scandal and deliver meaningful change.
By Campaign team, End Our Cladding Scandal on 01 July 2025
Why organisations must conduct full vetting and screening processes before recruiting gig workers
Businesses increasingly rely on gig workers to fill all kinds of roles in various sectors, but a failure to properly check the qualifications, skills and competency when recruiting and onboarding temporary workers could pose a risk, both to health and safety at work and to the organisation’s public reputation.
By Rolf Bezemer, First Advantage on 08 August 2025
