Forward-thinking organisations regularly update their plans for responding to events posing major business disruption, and existing emergency procedures for challenges, such as fire, provide a useful template for an effective business continuity strategy.
By Ian Cooke, British Safety Council on 02 February 2026
One in 13 people have attempted suicide, but in workplaces the issue is often masked by stigma. We explore how a new landmark standard is moving suicide awareness out of the shadows of ‘hushed conversations’ and into the light of clear, actionable guidance.
By Belinda Liversedge on 02 February 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
A significant “silence gap” is threatening UK workplace safety and operational integrity, according to new data released by training provider Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England.
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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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A builder who threatened inspectors from HSE and told them his name was James Bond has been fined over £10,000 in fines and costs.
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UK Government efforts to boost the economy and employment levels through approaches such as deregulation pose a serious threat to the country’s workplace safety standards and the health of our workforce.
By Kevin Bampton, BOHS on 10 February 2026
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