Data shows workers reluctant to return to offices

The number of workers heading back to the office has increased in fewer than half of the UK’s biggest city and town centres. That’s according to the latest data from the Centre for Cities High Street Recovery Tracker, which reveals that in central London and Manchester, early August weekday footfall rose by just one percentage point […]
Safe For Work app enables workforces to report covid-19 symptoms

A new symptom tracking app that gives employers a written record of the daily health status of each employee is now available for download. The Safe For Work app, developed by London-based Filter, has been designed to give colleagues working together the reassurance that everyone who is at work, is, in fact, safe to work. It’s […]
Secure your place at February’s Occupational Safety & Health Forum

There’s a guest pass waiting for you a this February’s Occupational Safety & Health Forum – make sure you register today! As our guest, you can enjoy live industry seminar sessions, a bespoke itinerary of 1-2-1 meetings with innovative suppliers, networking with peers and complimentary lunch & refreshments throughout. There is no hard sell at the event but […]
5 Minutes With… Alex Wilkins, iHASCO

For the first instalment of our health & safety industry executive interview series, we spoke to Alex Wilkins, Head of Training & Development at iHASCO, about his company, industry opportunities, the challenges posed by COVID-19, new technology and why Stranger Things is better than Succession… Tell us about your company, products and services. We are […]
Behavioural Safety tops 2020 health & safety buying trends

Behavioural Safety solutions top the list of services the UK’s leading health & safety professionals are sourcing this year. The findings have been revealed by the Occupational Safety & Health Forum and are based on delegate requirements at the event. Delegates registering to attend were asked which areas they needed to invest in during 2020 and beyond. […]
Do you specialise in Risk Management? We want to hear from you!

Each month on Health & Safety Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the security market – and in September we’ll be focussing on Back To Work Risk Management solutions in the wake of COVID-19. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help health & safety buyers find the best […]
5 Minutes With… Craig Lydiate, Eighty20 Risk Systems

For the latest instalment of our health & safety industry executive interview series we spoke to Craig Lydiate (pictured), Managing Director at Eighty20 Risk Systems, about his company, industry opportunities, challenges, new technology and the best TV box sets… Tell us about your company, products and services. Eighty20 Risk Systems is a web-based H&S Software […]
Attend the Occupational Safety & Health Forum in person or virtually!

Have you confirmed your guest pass to our hybrid Occupational Safety & Health Forum? As our guest, you can enjoy live industry seminar sessions, a bespoke itinerary of 1-2-1 meetings with innovative suppliers, networking with peers and complimentary lunch & refreshments throughout. There is no hard sell at the event but it is a great opportunity for you […]
How safety is driving green shoots in the UK construction industry

It goes without saying that all industries are facing difficult times trying to negotiate the impact of a global pandemic. Add into the equation the uncertainty over Brexit, and years of being in the doldrums, and the UK construction sector hasn’t had it easy. But could a brighter future be on the horizon, driven by new safety […]
Welcome to the Health & Safety Briefing

We’re delighted to introduce the Health & Safety Briefing – your one-stop source of health & safety industry news, in-depth analysis, events and jobs. The Health & Safety Briefing is brought to you by Forum Events, the company behind the enormously popular Occupational Safety & Health Forum – a highly-focused event that brings health & safety professionals and […]