When loud becomes liability
THE TRANSITION from a productive environment to a hazardous one is often a matter of decibels that go unmeasured. Tim Turney explains the critical importance of robust monitoring and the risks of non-compliance.
Occupational hazards
FROM PERKS to prevention: Ruth Wilkinson looks at why workplace health and wellbeing can’t rely on good intentions.
Combatting substandard PPE
THE BRITISH Safety Industry Federation has published its latest white paper ‘Combating Sub-Standard PPE in the UK Market.’
Legal spotlight
RISING LEVELS of workplace ill health cannot be solved by isolated interventions alone — they demand system-wide change, writes Kevin Bridges.
HSE webinar follow-up: UKCS process isolation Q&A
FOLLOWING HSM’s webinar with the HSE on process isolations in the UKCS offshore oil and gas sector, we have collated responses to the questions that could not be answered live, providing further clarity on legal requirements, regulatory expectations and good practice.
Practitioner viewpoint
AS THE UK railway’s safety system matures and incidents become rarer, the industry must look beyond traditional incident analysis to sustain improvement, says Louise Ward.
Raising standards in safety
THE BRITISH Safety Industry Federation will be at HSM Live Leeds with its ‘table of shame’, showcasing non-compliant and unsafe PPE found on sale in the UK. Visit their stand to learn how to ensure you’re sourcing safe, compliant products.
From the CEO’s desk
THE LATEST workplace safety and health statistics released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are examined by John Hooker.
Your questions answered by The British Safety Council
THE BRITISH Safety Council answers your questions on health, safety and wellbeing.
Powering protection
ARC FLASH incidents pose a serious risk in high-hazard electrical environments. In this article, Tranemo Advanced Workwear has a conversation with ABB discussing the vital role of specialist PPE in protecting workers and managing electrical safety risks.
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