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Aligning organisational culture with sustainability: a win, win for the environment and business

The culture of an organisation is crucial in determining how successfully it implements, integrates and achieves its sustainability and environmental goals and practices. However, there are a number of simple ways of ensuring a positive organisational culture where everyone is fully committed to achieving excellent sustainability performance.

By Dr Keith Whitehead, British Safety Council on 04 April 2025

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Why quality data is essential when using AI for occupational safety and health management

Artificial intelligence-powered models, systems and technology have the potential to significantly improve the management of occupational safety and health (OSH) risks, but it is vital that OSH practitioners understand the limitations and dangers of using AI to protect people at work.

By Dr Bob Rajan-Sithamparanadarajah. Safety Groups UK (SGUK) on 01 April 2025

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Sustainable aviation fuels: how do we put the SAFety in SAF?

Sustainable aviation fuel is seen as having great potential to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from air transportation. However, as with other emerging renewable energy sources, the safety risks arising from the production, processing and storage of these biofuels can be accompanied by new risks and will require careful management from the safety industry as utilisation increases to meet the Government’s mandatory targets.

By Megan Hine, Draeger Safety UK on 01 April 2025

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    India’s airline pilots: fatigue reports prompt safety worries

    With Indian airline pilots complaining about the risk of fatigue from their work schedules, concerns are rising about the safety implications of the government delaying the introduction of more stringent controls on shift hours and rest periods.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 09 May 2024

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    Out in the field: why lone worker monitoring is key

    People working away from a fixed base out in the field may need to quickly summon assistance in an emergency, but it’s important to choose the right communications and alarm technology for their needs.

    By Rebecca Pick, Pick Protection on 26 April 2024

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    Pursuing workplace wellbeing through authentic leadership

    By being open, honest and vulnerable in their interactions at work – and genuinely seeking and valuing the input of employees – leaders can develop a workplace atmosphere where trust and respect flourish, in turn supporting the wellbeing, engagement and performance of their teams.

    By Dr Audrey Fleming, British Safety Council on 26 April 2024

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    Watercooler Event to hone in on eight trends in employee health and wellbeing

    The free-to-attend Water Cooler Event at ExCeL London on 23–24 April will see more than 6,000 workplace experts coming together to explore the latest thinking, solutions and best practice for supporting and boosting employee wellbeing, diversity and workplace culture.

    By Claire Farrow, Make a Difference Events & Media on 15 April 2024

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    Company culture and wellbeing: a crucial link

    Investing in measures to support worker wellbeing will be ineffective unless the company culture genuinely incorporates values like teamwork, involvement, flexibility and innovation.

    By Bex Moorhouse, Invigorate Spaces on 05 April 2024

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    Sedentary working and how to combat the ‘sitting disease’

    Prolonged and excessive sitting poses a major risk to our health, but the Get Britain Standing campaign and On Your Feet Britain Day on 25 April are a great way of encouraging workers to sit less and move more.

    By Gavin Bradley, Active Working on 05 April 2024

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    Office design and culture: happier and healthier staff – or the opposite?

    Applying ergonomic principles to workstation set-ups and ensuring the physical environment supports neurodivergent people are just some of the ways of creating an office where everyone can thrive, but a supportive and positive organisational culture is vital too.

    By Guy Osmond, Osmond Ergonomics on 03 April 2024

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    Backstage pass: how do festival organisers keep staff and visitors safe?

    As festivalgoers prepare to pull on their wellies, dig out their sunhats and dust off their tents ahead of another summer of live outdoor events, Safety Management looks behind the scenes at how festival organisers keep the armies of workers tasked with setting everything up safe and well.

    By Kerry Reals on 01 May 2024

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    EHS software: a vital tool for improving safety at work

    Environmental, safety and health software can greatly improve the management of EHS risks and bring wider business efficiencies, but it’s essential to select the right system – and ensure everyone buys into its correct and full implementation.

    By Emma Bundy, Yokogawa RAP on 01 May 2024

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    AI and worker wellbeing: a new risk for employers

    Data generated by machine learning and artificial intelligence at work looks set to play a huge role in boosting both worker health and safety and business productivity, but it’s vital that workers’ data used for algorithmic processing is handled lawfully, fairly and transparently.

    By David Sharp, International Workplace on 01 May 2024