As festivalgoers prepare to pull on their wellies, dig out their sunhats and dust off their tents ahead of another summer of live outdoor events, Safety Management looks behind the scenes at how festival organisers keep the armies of workers tasked with setting everything up safe and well.
By Kerry Reals on 29 April 2024
Data generated by machine learning and artificial intelligence at work looks set to play a huge role in boosting both worker health and safety and business productivity, but it’s vital that workers’ data used for algorithmic processing is handled lawfully, fairly and transparently.
By David Sharp, International Workplace on 10 May 2024
By being open, honest and vulnerable in their interactions at work – and genuinely seeking and valuing the input of employees – leaders can develop a workplace atmosphere where trust and respect flourish, in turn supporting the wellbeing, engagement and performance of their teams.
By Dr Audrey Fleming, British Safety Council on 26 April 2024
A demolition contractor has been fined £134,000 after two men fell 7m at a derelict nightclub, suffering serious injuries.
By on 01 February 2019
A manufacturer has been fined £293,000 after an employee was killed by a plastic part which hit him at 81mph in speed.
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At the start of a new year, we often ponder on what the coming year will bring about as well as reflecting on the previous year’s events.
By on 01 February 2019
We talk about health and safety, but for decades what we’ve really meant is just safety. One hundred years ago, businesses killed 5,000 workers per year from accidents. Now it’s down to less than 150. Still too many, but an achievement we should be proud of nevertheless.
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Farming has had a dire safety record for too long. Now the industry is determined it can change things, as Belinda Liversedge reports.
By on 01 February 2019
CEOs and directors should embed health and safety into their everyday conversations with workers to encourage people to always act safely at work, says Dr Shaun Davis from the UK’s Royal Mail Group in an interview with Safety Management.
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As one of the largest sectors in the service industry, healthcare plays an important role in social welfare, job creation and economic development
By on 01 February 2019
The impact that technology and data exchange is having on workplace safety is both fascinating and exciting, but what must we do to meet the inevitable challenges to come?
By on 01 February 2019
Drones are starting to play a revolutionary role within the inspection industry, but scepticism and misunderstanding about their capabilities and deployment is an issue.
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