The wait is over! Registration is now open for the Occupational Health & Safety Forum 2025
The Occupational Health & Safety Forum provides the best experience for professionals who are looking to explore a diverse range of Health and Safety solutions and connect with top suppliers, and industry peers in a highly focused and intimate environment. Watch our short attendee experience video to see what you can expect at the event! The event is invitation only, and […]
RISK ASSESSMENT MONTH: Understanding your needs to pick the best solutions
For senior Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) professionals across the UK’s public and private sectors, risk assessment is the cornerstone of a safe working environment. However, navigating the multitude of risk assessment solutions providers can feel like navigating a minefield. Fear not! Here are some top tips to help you find the perfect partner to streamline your risk management processes […]
Why moving your team building outdoors can help mental health and wellbeing
By CJ Cardenas, CEO at Bear Grylls Survival Academy In the workplace and office environments, sometimes it can be tough to get enough time outside and reap the mental benefits. Outdoor team building activities can sometimes be overlooked, but here is why they should be considered to improve your team’s wellbeing. Stress reduction with a connection […]
HSE inspection failure rates in spotlight
New research from BPD Zenith has found that nearly one fifth (17%) of businesses have received enforcement action in the past due to assets not meeting HSE compliance standards, with over 10% receiving an HSE fine. The research on 2,000 UK businesses surveyed organisations operating in the utility and renewable industries, including telecoms and broadband, […]
If you specialise in Health & Safety Training Courses we want to hear from you!
Each month on Health & Safety Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the sector – and in June we’ll be focussing on Training Courses. 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 […]
An employer’s duty when staff returns after a cancer diagnosis
Bertrand Stern-Gillet, CEO at Health Assured, the UK and Ireland’s largest EAP provider, explains that returning to work for the first time following treatment for cancer can be daunting, so it’s vital to have support in place to help… King Charles returned to public duties recently for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer […]
A quarter of company drivers at risk from employers’ failures to protect them
Driving for Better Business have created an interactive Driving for Work Policy Builder to help fleet-using companies better address their legal responsibilities, after more than a quarter of UK firms surveyed, whose employees drive for work, admitted they have no policy – and more than a quarter have not reviewed their policy in the past […]
Meet with the best at the HR Summit in October
The HR Summit is a highly targeted and unique event specially designed to bring together senior HR professionals with leading solution providers in the industry, offering an amazing opportunity to develop valuable business connections in a relaxed and intimate setting. 2nd October 2024 Hilton, London Canary Wharf Click Here To Register Your pass will be […]
RISK ASSESSMENT MONTH: From manufacturing to office environment – creating a proactive safety culture
While traditional paper-based risk assessments have served their purpose, the complexity of modern workplaces demands a more robust approach. Specialist Risk Assessment software solutions offer a comprehensive suite of tools to identify, analyse, and control workplace hazards, fostering a safer work environment across various private and public sectors. Let’s explore how senior OH&S professionals can deploy and leverage these solutions to […]
Respiratory accessibility in workplace design
All workers in the UK are protected by health, safety, and employment laws. However, individuals with disabilities or long-term conditions often require extra support. Like many others, respiratory conditions aren’t visible and vary in symptoms and severity which can make navigating them at work difficult. That’s why employers are required to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ to cater to […]