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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

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

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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Protecting the doctors

India's doctors are demanding greater protection against escalating levels of violence from patients and their families during the Covid-19 pandemic.

By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 01 July 2021

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Back to Work in India

Although many Indian businesses are starting to re-open their offices, approaches such as flexible and home working may still be required to control the risk from Covid-19.

By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 01 July 2021

Female workers: How can India protect them?

A group of experts discuss what needs to be done to improve the health, safety and employment rights of women workers in India.

By Gajal Gupta on 01 May 2021

Jabs for all

The rules on corporate social responsibility spending by big business should be relaxed to include vaccinations of staff and the community, argue Indian companies.

By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 09 June 2021

Migrant workers in India: What protections do they need?

The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the plight of India’s huge army of migrant workers, as millions lost their jobs in last year’s lockdown and were forced to return to their home villages. We asked three experts what needs to be done to improve the health, safety, employment and social security protections for migrant workers.

By Gajal Gupta on 01 April 2021