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ILO report: psychosocial risks are now a critical occupational safety challenge

More than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to psychosocial risks, such as long working hours, job insecurity, and workplace harassment, according to a new global report by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

By Belinda Liversedge on 23 April 2026

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Compressed air: always manage the risks

Compressed air systems are a vital feature in many workplaces, but it is crucial they are safely used and maintained to prevent workers being put at risk of serious injury.

By Chloe Miller, CC Consulting on 17 April 2026

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The human cost of pesticides in Indian farming

By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 17 April 2026

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A toxic cocktail: inside India’s smoky commercial kitchens

By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 17 April 2026

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Portable gas detection: back to basics

By Megan Hine, Draeger Safety UK on 02 April 2026

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Firm pleads guilty after untrained forklift driver causes amputation

A Redditch vehicle maintenance company has been fined after chilling CCTV footage captured the moment an untrained forklift driver caused an incident that left a father-of-two with life-changing injuries.

By Belinda Liversedge on 17 April 2026

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Managing hazardous waste: environmental regulation and practical tips for EHS managers

A failure to properly classify, store, handle and dispose of hazardous waste can result in civil or criminal penalties. It is therefore essential that businesses have an appropriate management system to ensure waste is correctly identified, accompanied by the correct documentation and handled only by licensed contractors.

By Emma Tattersdill, Bexley Beaumont law firm on 17 April 2026