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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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    Stress at work: India Inc begins to take action

    With surveys suggesting Indian workers are reporting higher levels of work-related stress, the country’s employers are being urged to step up their efforts to support employee mental wellbeing, including educating staff about the importance of maintaining a good work-life balance.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 07 November 2023

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    Air rage: does India have a growing problem?

    Recent high-profile reports of aggressive and violent behaviour towards cabin crew from unruly passengers on Indian flights have prompted calls from airlines to make it easier to ban badly behaved travellers as a deterrent to others.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 13 October 2023

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    Automotive manufacturing: a poor safety record

    Thousands of workers in India’s automotive parts factories suffer disabling injuries to their hands every year, and campaigners say big automotive brands need to do more to both force and support their suppliers to tackle the problem.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 13 October 2023

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    Construction: a risky business

    High-profile collapses of under-construction bridges in India have claimed many lives in recent months – and led to renewed calls for greater government oversight of the activities of major construction companies to keep workers safe.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 11 September 2023

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    There’s an app for that

    Mobile apps are playing an ever-greater role in helping to keep people safe at work, with Indian universities and industry working closely together to develop the required technology.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 11 September 2023

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    Trade unions: can they still improve working conditions?

    Unions have played a significant role in securing safer and better working conditions for India’s workers in the past, but commentators fear that factors like the growth of contract labour and planned labour law reforms will further weaken their ability to fight for safe workplaces.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 07 August 2023

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    The deadly monsoon: how rainwater may be causing electrical fatalities

    With India currently in the grip of monsoon rains, experts are warning that more needs to be done to prevent fatal electrical shocks caused by waterlogged streets, buildings and workplaces.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 07 August 2023

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    India’s sugarcane industry: a tale of exploitation

    Sugar production is a multi-billion dollar industry in India, but the workers who toil harvesting sugarcane in the country’s fields face poor working conditions, exploitation, illness and accidents.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 06 July 2023

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    Social security benefits for gig workers: Rajasthan promises action

    Rajasthan’s government has announced a proposed levy on customers’ bookings on app platforms to fund social security schemes for gig workers – and commentators say it’s time the central government adopted a similar scheme nationwide.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 06 July 2023

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    Violence to doctors: the problem continues

    The recent high-profile murder of a doctor by a patient in a Kerala hospital has prompted the state government to introduce tougher jail terms for assaulting medical workers, but critics say the measures are woefully inadequate.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 07 June 2023