AI in the workplace: risks, rewards and responsibilities
While most UK CEOs believe that the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is inevitable and cannot be slowed down...
By Amy Butterworth, Business in the Community (BITC) on 31 July 2026
Opinion
It’s the autonomy, stupid
Algorithmic management is reshaping how work gets done. But protecting the health and wellbeing of workers requires more than good technology – it calls for genuine respect for autonomy and thoughtful change management. Long-standing OSH guidance can help.
By David Sharp, International Workplace on 26 June 2026
AI, big tech, and the dignity deficit hiding in plain sight
Much of the conversation about artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of work is framed as a question of tomorrow. How will AI reshape entire industries in the years and decades to follow?
By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 30 June 2026
The long shadow of exposure: confronting the hidden burden of harmful substances
In the sphere of workplace injuries, not all harm is immediate. Some of the most profound impacts on human health at work unfold slowly, out of sight and, seemingly, out of mind. Their effects accumulate and compound casting a long shadow over our working lives; one that may stretch years or decades beyond the initial point of exposure.
By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 14 April 2026
Air pollution: what about the workers?
UK efforts to tackle air pollution have focused almost exclusively on public health and outdoor air quality, meaning the risks to workers from poor indoor air quality in workplaces have been seriously neglected.
By Graham Petersen, Trade Union Clean Air Network (TUCAN) on 13 April 2026
Foresight, hindsight and heads in the sand – preventing future deaths from asbestos
With growing evidence of rising cases of asbestos disease among people working in buildings containing asbestos, it is clear the existing strategy of managing asbestos-containing materials ‘in situ’ is failing, and a comprehensive programme of removal must be adopted as quickly as possible.
By Charles Pickles, Airtight on Asbestos on 02 April 2026
PFAS, forever chemicals – the pollution crisis highlighting the importance of sound chemical regulation
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also known as ‘forever chemicals’, present significant long-term environmental, human health and economic threats for the UK.
By Megan Kirton and Heather McFarlane, Fidra on 01 April 2026
What health and safety professionals really know about sustainability
Health and safety professionals are uniquely placed to help businesses meet ever-increasing sustainability challenges, but a new survey suggests they need to rapidly expand their knowledge of the relevant regulations, risks and technical practices if they are to effect real change within organisations.
By Lisa Pool, Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) on 17 March 2026
Water sector reform and why efficiency is key to ensuring resilient business supplies
With England facing a 6 billion litres per day water supply shortfall by 2055 and the water sector undergoing its biggest reform since privatisation, business has an essential role in demand and efficiency to ensure resilient future supplies.
By Tamara Walters, Waterwise on 17 March 2026
Replace the ‘S’: Why safety belongs at the core of ESG
ESG metrics are intended to show how a business operates in a world defined by volatility and change. Do the actions of an organisation support the long-term survival of both people and planet? Are actions genuinely grounded in mission and purpose? Do words and deeds seek to meet the same ends?
By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 12 March 2026
The UK has a generational opportunity to improve workforce health – it’s time to act
The announcement that a group of ‘Vanguard’ employers will work with the Government to identify the most effective ways businesses, the health service and employees can work together to support people experiencing ill health to remain in and return to work provides a great opportunity to pilot a new National Occupational Health Service offering universal access to high-quality occupational health support for all workers and employers.
By Sasjkia Otto, the Fabian Society on 09 March 2026
The changing face of risk: why ESG matters in 2026
Although non-compliance with environmental, safety and social responsibility laws and duties can prove extremely costly in terms of fines and reputational damage, businesses that prioritise excellent environmental, social and governance standards can reap a variety of financial and related benefits.
By Emma Tattersdill and Emma Evans Bexley Beaumont law firm on 05 March 2026
Don’t lose autism in the neurodiversity wave – why targeted reform is essential
Autistic adults have waited too long for meaningful reform. They have shared their experiences and expertise. Now they deserve action, accountability, and transformation.
By Rt Hon Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC on 10 December 2025
