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 […]
National Apprenticeship Week: How to hire an apprentice
Kate Palmer, Employment Services Director at employment law, HR, and health & safety specialist Peninsula, explains all… Apprenticeships are fast becoming a popular investment for businesses. In 2024, 132,560 apprenticeships were registered by the government – a steady increase of 1.3% from the previous year. National Apprenticeship Week (10-16th February) is a time to highlight the […]
SAVE THE DATE: Occupational Safety & Health Forum – February 2026
Did you miss last month’s Occupational Safety & Health Forum? Not to worry – the leading event for health & safety professionals in the UK will return once again in February 2026 – register your interest today! February 2026 – Date TBC Hilton London Canary Wharf Benefits include: – An itinerary of one-to-one meetings with solution providers– […]
WELLBEING MONTH: How to measure the ROI of your programs
Workplace wellbeing has evolved from a ‘nice-to-have’ initiative to a strategic priority for organisations across the country. With growing recognition of its impact on employee performance and overall business success, senior occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals are also under increasing pressure to demonstrate the return on investment (ROI) of wellbeing programs. Here’s how organisations […]
Impact of Grenfell Tower tragedy means over half of Brits worry about building safety
A national survey conducted by SFG20 has revealed that 3 in 5 Brits are more concerned about building safety following tragedies such as the Grenfell Tower fire, with 21% stating their worries have ‘significantly increased’. The findings also reveal over one in six (17%) Brits have noticed visible structural issues in a building they have […]
MARKET DATA: Compliance still the most in-demand Occupational Health & Safety solution in 2025
Compliance, Behavioural Safety and PPE remain top the list of solutions and services the UK’s leading health & safety professionals are sourcing for the second year running, according to our exclusive research. The findings have been revealed ahead of the Occupational Safety & Health Forum, which is taking place on February 5th in London, and are based […]
