We report recent happenings and development in the world of safety.
IOSH annual general meeting (AGM) will be held virtually on Wednesday 13 November at 13:00 GMT. IOSH members can register to attend. If you want to ask a question, please submit this in advance when registering. There’s a limit of 3,000 attendees, so only sign up if you’re able to come. What’s on the agenda? … Read more
Boston — OSHA’s Boston regional office recently renewed some of its Regional Emphasis Programs. They are: Residential construction Cranes in construction Noise in the workplace Powered industrial trucks The REPs were renewed for five years beginning Oct. 1. Only one of the REP directives contains “significant changes”: residential construction. That REP has an updated NAICS code description and no … Read more
According to a recent analysis, Western Europe has the highest cancer mortality rates worldwide, with worrying numbers of cancer deaths connected to workplace carcinogens. Data from the Global Burden of Disease, as reported by Down to Earth, showed which regions were most afflicted by cancers linked to occupational exposure to dangerous compounds like benzene, asbestos, … Read more
As part of its commitment to the highest safety and health standards, the World Steel Association (World Steel) recognizes excellence in six of its member companies for delivering demonstrable improvements in safety and health. Andrew Purvis, Director, of Sustainable Manufacturing, said, “This year, World Steel and the judging panel noticed a stronger focus on occupational … Read more
The 2025 health and safety awards program is being launched by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), with prominent safety leader NEBOSH serving as the main sponsor. The duo, who are dedicated to improving the health, safety, and well-being of our communities, stand together and welcome applications from individuals, businesses, and organizations … Read more
The comments from the health and safety roadshow will help mold the future of health and safety in New Zealand and boost the country’s economy, according to Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden. According to Ms. van Velden, “New Zealand’s underperforming health and safety system could be costing this country billions.” Productivity and … Read more
In a virtual event on Thursday, the most prestigious awards in Canadian occupational health and safety were unveiled. The Canada’s Safest Employers Awards (CSEAs) honour exceptional health and safety practitioners and businesses for their accomplishments, leadership, and inventiveness. The 14th annual event, which celebrated the winners in 20 different categories, drew over 650 guests to … Read more
Two Scottish hospitals have been ordered to take measures to reduce suicide risks after two patients took their own lives, BBC Scotland can reveal. The Health and Safety Executive has issued an improvement notice to the Lorn and Islands Hospital in Oban for failing to adequately reduce the risk of patient suicides. A similar improvement … Read more
Winter will arrive. Naturally, this means that employers will have to deal with colder temperatures and slicker surfaces for their employees. The safety risks, however, are even more dynamic than that. The worker may be more vulnerable to harm or worse as a result of these new circumstances’ complexity and difficulty. Employers and businesses should … Read more
OSH Stakeholder Alliance calls for action to tackle workplace mental health risks Leading health and safety organizations in the UK are uniting on October 10, World Mental Health Day, to address poor mental health at work and urge the government, businesses, and individuals in charge of workplace health and safety to address this problem. The … Read more