OPINION: The impact of workplace culture on health & safety
Workplace culture, the shared values, attitudes, and behaviours that characterise a company, has a profound impact on health and safety. A positive culture can inspire commitment to safety, reduce accidents, and enhance overall wellbeing, while a negative one can undermine safety protocols and put employees at risk. One of the critical components of a positive […]
HSE begins inspections of manufacturing for silica risks
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors have begun a targeted inspection initiative focusing on manufacturing businesses where materials that contain silica are used, including brick and tile manufacturers and foundries. Exposure to airborne particles of respirable crystalline silica (RCS) can lead to life-changing respiratory conditions such as silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer. Silica is a […]
