Learning that saves lives
Success can sometimes be a problem. The better we become at preventing incidents, the harder it can be to see what is actually preventing them.
By Mike Robinson, chief executive, British Safety Council on 11 September 2026
Opinion
Migraine in work: a test of the Government’s plans to Keep Britain Working
Migraine can have a profound, and often avoidable, impact on people’s working lives and careers. The Government’s growing focus on workplace health offers an important opportunity to change this, but only if this common, often disabling and frequently invisible neurological condition is properly understood and addressed by Government, the NHS and employers.
By Rob Music, The Migraine Trust on 07 September 2026
Heat at work: why Britain needs stronger protections for a hotter future
With rising temperatures posing a growing health risk to UK workers, the TUC is calling for HSE guidance to be updated to require employers to take specific steps to protect workers' wellbeing when temperatures exceed pre-set trigger points.
By Huma Haq, TUC on 01 August 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
How stress and burnout will shape the workplace in 2026
Burnout is rapidly becoming one of the nation’s most significant workplace challenges. It is emerging as a defining issue for organisations and wider society, as the UK contends with a long-term sickness crisis driven by poor mental health. Stress can be motivating in short bursts, but when left unmanaged it contributes to work absences and lost productivity, as well as presenting a clear risk to the health of workers.
By Charlotte Maxwell-Davies, Mental Health UK on 10 February 2026
Is workplace health safe in 2026?
UK Government efforts to boost the economy and employment levels through approaches such as deregulation pose a serious threat to the country’s workplace safety standards and the health of our workforce.
By Kevin Bampton, BOHS on 10 February 2026
Nothing is wrong – until it is: safety in an age of permanent uncertainty
The fast-moving geopolitical, environmental and social landscape is making it increasingly difficult for organisations to identify, predict and plan for emerging safety hazards and risks, making it more important than ever for safety practitioners to spot the early warning signs before serious harm occurs and alert their employer and the global OSH community.
By Dr Julie Riggs, British Safety Council on 02 February 2026
A new year, a new approach to risk?
The rulebook is becoming obsolete faster than we can rewrite it. While bureaucracies labour to update yesterday’s regulations, the world of work transforms daily.
By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 02 February 2026
Alcohol – the negative impact on work and workplaces
New IPPR research shows that most employees expect their employer to play an active role in reducing alcohol harm. Senior staff, in particular, believe employers have an even greater responsibility. Yet in practice, many employees say they do not see their employer taking meaningful steps to minimise harm.
By Dr Jamie O’Halloran, IPPR on 02 January 2026
Beyond 2025: The journey towards a safer world
As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on a year of success and safety. It also allows us to look forward to the coming year, recognising that with each new year comes the unbridled hope and opportunity to create the safest year in human history for the workers of the world.
By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 22 December 2025
