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Release of bonded labourers from Uttar Pradesh factory prompts warnings of other cases

In June, the Muzaffarnagar police in Uttar Pradesh rescued 12 men who were allegedly being held as bonded labour at a small factory manufacturing disposable leaf bowls and paper plates.

By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 06 July 2026

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AI: what are the benefits and risks for worker wellbeing, productivity, jobs and society in India?

AI is already transforming the world of work, reducing the time required to undertake administrative and mundane tasks and improving medical diagnostics. However, commentators warn that Indian workers fearful that AI will replace their roles should instead focus on embracing and learning AI skills and technology, as this offers the best protection against job losses.

By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 06 July 2026

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Gas detection – the power of smart safety systems

By Megan Hine, Dräger Safety on 29 June 2026

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From tinkering to trust: how safety leaders can adopt AI responsibly

By Greta Salvesen, Notify Technology on 25 June 2026

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HSE fines Esso £1m after ignored corrosion leads to structural collapse

Esso has been fined £1 million after a major gas leak at Fawley Oil Refinery in Hampshire, following an investigation and subsequent prosecution by the Health & Safety Executive.

By Belinda Liversedge on 18 June 2026

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Why safety professionals must step up to ensure the fair roll-out of new tech

Technology like AI has great potential to improve workplace safety, but it could also negatively affect wellbeing through excessive monitoring of work performance or personal health parameters, reaching inaccurate conclusions without sufficient human oversight and analysis. Safety professionals are, however, uniquely placed to ensure new tech is used ethically, fairly and in ways that genuinely support employee safety and health.

By Dr Julie Riggs, British Safety Council on 30 June 2026

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AI, big tech, and the dignity deficit hiding in plain sight

By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 30 June 2026

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Supporting mental health at work: actions we need from the Government

By Michael Hough, Mental Health Foundatio on 08 June 2026