COMPLIANCE MONTH: Best practice for ensuring contractor and supplier H&S standards
Contractor and supply chain compliance is a critical priority for organisations across construction, manufacturing, logistics, and public sector industries. With stricter health and safety regulations, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) commitments, and supply chain transparency laws, businesses must ensure that third-party contractors and suppliers meet legal, ethical, and operational standards. Failing to monitor contractor compliance can lead to fines, reputational damage, and operational […]
COMPLIANCE MONTH: What the UK workplace safety regulations landscape means for your organisation
As workplace environments continue to change, health and safety regulations are evolving to address new risks, technologies, and compliance challenges. This means organisations across the public and private sectors must stay ahead of new legislation, digital compliance tools, and enhanced regulatory oversight to maintain a safe working environment. With updates to HSE (Health and Safety Executive) guidelines, ISO 45001 […]
Research reveals employee concerns over EDI
Research from Mental Health First Aid England, released to mark My Whole Self Day (11 March), has revealed almost a third of employees (30%) say people in their organisation sometimes reject others for being different. 1 in 10 employees (9%) said they do not feel their team treat each other with respect. The research was […]
Occupational Safety & Health Forum: The only event you need in 2026
The Occupational Safety & Health Forum is the leading event for health & safety professionals in the UK – Secure your place at next February’s event today! February 2026 – Date TBC Hilton London Canary Wharf Benefits include: – An itinerary of one-to-one meetings with solution providers– A seat at our industry seminar sessions (included within your […]
BEHAVIOURAL SAFETY MONTH: How to create a safety-first workplace culture
Organisations are prioritising behavioural safety as part of a broader effort to reduce workplace incidents and create a proactive, safety-first culture. Unlike traditional safety measures that focus solely on compliance, behavioural safety initiatives encourage employees to take personal responsibility for workplace safety, embedding positive safety habits into daily routines. By implementing leadership-driven engagement, comprehensive employee training, and behaviour-based safety (BBS) programs, companies can improve safety […]
BEHAVIOURAL SAFETY MONTH: Key metrics and best practice for 2025
Behavioural safety programs have become a cornerstone of workplace safety strategies across the UK’s public and private sectors. These initiatives focus on fostering positive safety behaviours, reducing workplace risks, and promoting a proactive safety culture. However, measuring the effectiveness of these programs is crucial to ensuring they deliver tangible results. To evaluate the success of a behavioural safety […]
Fleet operators taking driver wellbeing extremely seriously
Fleet operators across the UK are prioritising driver mental wellbeing as part of their safety strategies, with 82% reporting formal processes to support drivers after incidents. That’s according to a study by a study by Webfleet and video telematics specialist Lytx, highlighting a growing focus on the human aspect of fleet safety. Safety technologies are […]
March 2025 is Training Month on Health & Safety Briefing – Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on Health & Safety Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the sector – and in March we’ll be focussing on Training. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help health & safety buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of […]
Research flags lack of awareness for new fire safety laws
Organisations are at risk of not complying with important new fire safety laws, with over half of health and safety professionals unclear on the changes that are being made this year. According to a survey conducted by health and safety consultancy WorkNest, less than one in ten (2%) could confidently say that they understand the implications of the implementation of The Building Safety Act […]
BEHAVIOURAL SAFETY MONTH: The Psychology of Safety – Understanding human behaviour to prevent workplace accidents
Occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals attending the Occupational Safety & Health Forum are increasingly focusing on behavioural psychology as a key factor in preventing workplace incidents. Understanding how human behaviour, cognitive biases, and social influences impact decision-making can help organisations develop more effective safety programs that go beyond traditional compliance-based approaches… 1. The Role of Cognitive Biases […]
