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
Construction, freight, and wood burning: how we can reduce air pollution at source
While you’re reading this, it’s likely you’re breathing polluted air. That’s because in 40 cities across the UK, people are inhaling a dangerous cocktail of chemicals, levels of which are equal to, and often surpass, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines.
By Patrick Lee, Impact on Urban Health on 04 August 2025
We need a major cultural shift to tackle sexual harassment at work in the UK’s health sector
Women working in the health sector are being failed by their employers when it comes to protecting them from sexual harassment in the workplace.
By Alison Spencer-Scragg, Unite the union on 06 August 2025
Our impact, in action: A legacy of progress and a future of possibility
Since our formation in 1957, one powerful idea has been at the core of our efforts: that no one should be injured or made ill through their work. Through the political, social and economic changes that have shaped society in the intervening years, this powerful idea remains at the heart of our work today.
By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 01 August 2025
Leadership: The right balance of actions and words
Leadership, we are often told, is about actions and not words. In the world of occupational health and safety, effective leadership must bring together the right balance of actions and words to help workers understand both the how and why of workplace safety.
By Mike Robinson FCA on 09 July 2025
Managing the risks of digitalised working
AI-powered systems, digitalisation and automation offer great potential for improving efficiency and driving innovation at work and in society, but digitalised work practices also pose a significant threat to employee wellbeing.
By David Sharp, International Workplace on 04 June 2025
Abuse of shopworkers continues to rise – more needs to be done
Over half of retail workers have been threatened by a customer in the last 12 months.
By Paddy Lillis, Usdaw union on 06 June 2025
Rethinking workplace wellbeing for a new era
Today’s workers increasingly value the flexibility to pick the most suitable working model for their needs – whether this be hybrid, fully remote or site-based. However, new BSI research shows a more important consideration is working for an organisation that genuinely prioritises employee wellbeing, offers development opportunities and encourages staff autonomy.
By Kate Field, BSI on 16 June 2025
The great training gap: 2.4 billion reasons to rethink safety education
In a world beset by change, uncertainty and unpredictability, the power of education to create safer and healthier workplaces remains a constant.
By Mike Robinson FCA, British Safety Council on 10 June 2025
Work at height: never disregard the dangers
I suffered devastating injuries in a totally preventable fall from height at work, and I’m passionate in encouraging all employers to do more to educate workers about the dangers of taking short-cuts with safety.
By Paul Blanchard, Life After an Accident on 19 May 2025
Drones: flying high or greater depths?
Drones are often used to avoid the need for humans to work at height, but they can also be used in certain dangerous confined spaces, such as silos, sewers and tanks, reducing the risk to workers.
By Neil Blacklock, Rainham Industrial Services on 16 May 2025
