VRA launches white paper on vehicle logistics compliance
A new white paper on ensuring compliance and safety (for drivers and the public) when transporting cars and vans has been launched by the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA). Called “Light Vehicle Transport Operations for Remarketing Businesses”, it has been written by Gary Xuereb, managing director at DMN Fleet Services and VRA board member. The 12-page […]
The mental cost of running an SME
The evidence shows that small business owners are disproportionately affected by mental health issues compared to the wider population. Largely driven by the stresses of owning and operating a business, SME owners are susceptible to a range of mental health problems. A study from SimplyBusiness found that 80% of small business owners have suffered with poor mental […]
FIRE SAFETY MONTH: Learning From Incidents – How data, post-fire investigations and benchmarking drive continuous improvement
For occupational health and safety leaders attending the Forum, fire safety remains a critical responsibility. While compliance frameworks and prevention protocols are well established, the most resilient organisations go further. This involves treating every incident and near miss as a learning opportunity. As such, data-driven post-fire investigations and sector benchmarking are becoming essential tools for […]
Firms not grasping employee health and wellbeing needs
Research from Towergate Employee Benefits indicates that only 14% of employers strongly agree that they have a good understanding of their employees’ needs across all four pillars of health and wellbeing: physical, mental, social and financial. The good news is that employers are working towards having a better understanding by asking employees about their needs. Indeed, 86% ask their employees […]
Older disabled workers face ‘double prejudice’, says research
Disabled older workers are almost twice as likely to experience negative treatment when applying for jobs or promotions than their non-disabled peers. That’s according to research from the Centre for Ageing Better that shows more than two in five (44%) disabled people aged between 50 and 66 years old felt they had experienced negative treatment […]
October 2025 is First Aid Supplies 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 October we’ll be focussing on First Aid Supplies. 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 […]
5 tips to help neurodivergent workers thrive
According to the CIPD one in five Brits are neurodivergent, meaning their brain works in ways that differ from the typical standard, affecting how they process information, communicate, and engage with the world. Several successful high-profile businesspeople have openly stated they are neurodivergent, including Steven Bartlett, Sir Richard Branson and Bill Gates, often citing their condition as a reason […]
Bridging the gap in communication for a more productive and safer workforce
Despite the acceleration of technological advancements like AI, augmented reality and smartphones, many businesses still struggle with one of the most fundamental aspects of daily operations: effective use mobile communication for ‘remote’ or ‘mobile’ workers and teams. While this is a mild inconvenience for most businesses, it’s a serious operational and safety risk for organisations […]
FIRE SAFETY MONTH: Risk considerations for green buildings, EV infrastructure and renewable tech
As organisations accelerate their transition to net zero, workplaces are being transformed by new technologies: solar PV arrays on rooftops, lithium-ion battery storage systems, EV charging infrastructure, and sustainable construction materials. While these innovations deliver clear environmental benefits, they also introduce new and complex fire risks that occupational health & safety (OH&S) professionals must address… […]
OPINION: Why health & safety leaders belong at the resilience table
When a crisis strikes, be it a fire, cyberattack, pandemic, or extreme weather event, organisations rely on their crisis management and business continuity teams to respond quickly, protect operations, and safeguard people. Yet in many organisations, occupational health and safety (OH&S) leaders are still brought in after the fact, rather than being embedded from the […]