NEWS
No date for tower block’s safety upgrades despite budget sign-off
October 9, 2024
A residential tower block in Ipswich is awaiting fire safety upgrades despite local authority approving works. Read More
IN COURT
Crown Censure issued following death of soldier
October 8, 2024
The Health and Safety Executive has issued the Ministry of Defence (MoD) with a Crown Censure following the death of a reservist soldier in Yorkshire. Read More
SHP AWARDS
Samantha Cartwright on wellbeing and making a positive difference
October 8, 2024
From a seven-year-old alone in her room, feeling isolated and not understanding herself to driving change in the wellbeing sector and having a positive impact on all employees - meet the woman using her own experience to help others not struggle in silence as she did. Read More
Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Widespread strengthening of construction industry regulation at heart of recommendations
October 8, 2024
The Phase 2 report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry concludes with a set of recommendations from the inquiry panel mainly covering the construction industry. Read More
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
AI governance and the OSH profession
October 8, 2024
In the latest article from IOSH's new research department Duncan Spencer says trust is the key to a harmonious relationship with technology. Read More
Pioneering New Standard for Fire Protection Blankets in Electric Vehicle Fires
October 8, 2024
At Firechief® Global, we’re committed to a world where fire safety isn’t just a goal—it’s a given. As the landscape of mobility evolves with the rapid rise in popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), it brings unique fire safety challenges. Germany recently introduced the DIN SPEC 91489 draft as a ground breaking standard for fire protection blankets in electric vehicle fires. This new standard will likely influence the future development of similar pan-EU and UK standards in this increasingly important risk area. Read More
Just Culture
October 7, 2024
Develop a comprehensive understanding of how a Just Culture can drive forward your culture and gain access to deeper insights around why you need a Just Culture
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NEWS
Safety campaign around lithium-ion batteries gains further support
October 7, 2024
More organisations have added their voice to a campaign calling for new laws to help prevent fires in the batteries used in some electric cars, e-scooters and e-bikes. Read More
Webinar
Webinar: Resilience in a frantic working world
October 4, 2024
In this, the second of two webinars on wellbeing in the workspace in association with Ideagen, join expert speakers Heather Beach and Jane Murdoch as they unpack a global study of resilience in the workplace and explain how it forms a crucial part of a workplace wellbeing strategy. Read More
SHP weekly top five
October 4, 2024
This week the most-read articles have been: Urgent action needed to tackle “epidemic” of long working hours, says IOSH; Amazon boss brings end to remote working; SHP launch annual awards; Inadequate planning, leadership and training at heart of poor response to Grenfell fire aftermath and; It's time to rethink mental health. Read More
Anticipate London
Competency and third party accreditation – SHP speaks to Andrea White
October 3, 2024
In this article, we spoke to Andrea White ahead of her session 'Centre stage: 2025 and the fire risk assessor spotlight' at Anticipate London. Read More
Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Inadequate planning, leadership and training at heart of poor response to Grenfell fire aftermath
October 3, 2024
Central and local government’s response during the week after the Grenfell Tower fire was “muddled, slow, indecisive and piecemeal”, according to the public inquiry’s Phase Two report. Read More
