ERGONOMIC EQUIPMENT MONTH: Selecting suppliers based on standards, design, life-cycles and impact
From desk-bound office roles to hands-on industrial environments, organisations attending the OSH Forum are seeking ergonomic solutions that not only prevent injury but also improve employee comfort, productivity, and retention. For senior OH&S professionals, selecting the right ergonomic equipment supplier is about strategic alignment, proven outcomes, and future-proofing… Start with Certification and Standards Reputable suppliers […]
124 workers died in work-related incidents in 2024/25
Latest annual figures show 124 workers were killed in work-related incidents in Great Britain from April 2024 to March 2025, representing a decrease of fourteen from the previous 12-month period. The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) annual fatality statistics indicate the number of deaths remain broadly in line with pre-pandemic levels, and compares to 223 twenty […]
Clear links shown between employee wellbeing programmes and performance
Sixty-three per cent of employers measure the impact to their business of supporting the health and wellbeing of their staff. That’s according to research from GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector. Of those who do so, almost half (47%) state that employees’ productivity increases when they know their overall health and wellbeing is supported. GRiD is pleased to […]
Join peers from these leading organisations at the Fire Prevention & Safety Summit
The Fire Prevention & Safety Summit brings together professionals from across the industry for two days of connection, conversation, and collaboration. It’s a great opportunity to meet like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and explore potential new partnerships. Date: Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st October 2025 Location: Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow Cost: No cost, your attendance is […]
TRAINING COURSES MONTH: From Accreditation to Performance Measurement – How to select the best partner for your organisation
For safety leaders, choosing the right training provider in 2025 means balancing compliance needs with the demands of a diverse, distributed, and digitally enabled workforce. Here’s a practical guide to selecting an OH&S training partner that delivers real impact. Generic training no longer cuts it. Safety leaders should seek providers who can tailor content to […]
Type 2 diabetes poses health & safety concern among commercial drivers
A new report exposed what is called a ‘major, under-recognised health and safety crisis’ facing the UK’s commercial road transport industry in the form of unchecked rise of type 2 diabetes among professional drivers. Hiding in Plain Sight: The UK Diabetes Crisis – A Call to Action to the Road Transport Sector, developed by the Diabetes Safety Organisation in […]
EMCOR UK and RoSPA collaborate on Health & Safety Academy initiative
EMCOR UK and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) have launched a Health and Safety Academy as part of the former’s Sir George Earle Trophy legacy, an accolade bestowed by RoSPA. The Academy is designed to evolve organisational health and safety by having apprentices develop safety skills, earn a qualification as part of their career progression, and guide EMCOR UK’s own […]
July 2025 is Ergonomic Equipment & Services 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 July we’ll be focussing on Ergonomic Equipment & Services. 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 […]
The first AI-powered manual handling solution that teaches—not just detects
Pristine AI isn’t just another system that points out what went wrong. It’s the first manual handling solution that provides real-time corrective feedback—helping workers lift safely. Built on 300 years of scientifically-proven Olympic weightlifting science and refined over 30 years of hands-on training across every industry, Pristine AI translates proven safety principles into practical, AI-driven […]
TRAINING COURSES MONTH: Compliance-driven learning through targeted training
As UK health and safety regulations evolve to meet new workplace realities, occupational health and safety (OH&S) professionals must ensure their training strategies keep pace. A growing number of organisations across public and private sectors are recognising the critical role of compliance-driven learning in protecting staff, meeting legal obligations, and embedding a strong safety culture, […]
