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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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    Sounding the alarm on suicide

    With the latest data showing there has been a sharp rise in suicides in India, employers are being urged to do more to reduce stress at work – and train managers to support employees who are struggling with their mental wellbeing.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 08 November 2022

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    Kerala targets drug abuse among migrant workers

    The ‘Kavach 2022’ campaign, organised by Kerala’s Department of Labour and Skills, kicked off between 15-22 October and focused both on educating migrant workers about the dangers of drug use and addiction and offering medical advice and help to those who using illegal drugs.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 08 November 2022

    Delhi’S Dirty Air An Ongoing Problem

    Delhi’s dirty air: an ongoing problem

    Despite regular government interventions, every autumn Delhi experiences poor air quality, putting the health of its residents at great risk.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 08 November 2022

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    E-waste: a toxic legacy

    Although India has laws aimed at ensuring the safe collection and recycling of electronic waste, the vast majority is processed by untrained and unprotected workers in the informal sector – with major implications for their health and the environment.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 12 October 2022

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    Construction in India: a dangerous business

    With deaths on construction sites a daily occurrence, campaigners say the central and state governments need to increase safety inspections – and ensure construction workers can access the social security benefits they are entitled to.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 07 October 2022

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    India’s tea gardens: poor conditions persist

    Despite strict laws requiring the owners of tea plantations to ensure the health, safety and living conditions of tea workers, poor practices persist – and women are often the worst affected.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 12 September 2022

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    Nursing in India: harassment remains a problem

    Incidents of violence, harassment and bullying towards nurses in India regularly hit the headlines, but commentators hope that new draft government guidelines designed to improve working conditions in the healthcare sector could help tackle the problem.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 12 September 2022

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    Hybrid working in India: the new normal

    Indian businesses are increasingly adopting hybrid working practices, with employees arguing the flexibility of home working is boosting both their work-life balance and productivity.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 05 August 2022

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    Disabled workers in India: lifting the barriers

    Although the proportion of disabled workers in sectors like finance has increased in recent years, campaigners say progress in ensuring disabled people can enter employment in India is painfully slow, and legal targets are required to force private companies to employ more disabled talent.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 05 August 2022

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    Sexual harassment at work: greater action needed

    The Uttar Pradesh government has become the latest state to implement rules aimed at protecting female workers from sexual harassment and violence, but campaigners say much more needs to be done to stamp out the problem.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 11 July 2022