IOSH e-Learning gets gamification makeover
March 20, 2019
A unique tool for Make Business is their health and safety game that engages three fundamental aspects of human behaviour to drive behavioural change. Read More
Technology
Webinar: Technology in health and safety
March 14, 2019
Our next webinar takes place on Thursday 28 March, from 11:00am to 12:00noon and takes a look at how disruptive technology is changing the way health and safety practitioners go about their work. Read More
Utility workers to test exoskeleton vests
March 8, 2019
Morrison Utility Services is trialling a number of exoskeletons out in the field, which are designed to reduce strain-related injuries. Read More
Measuring air pollution: British Safety Council launches Canairy App for outdoor workers
March 8, 2019
King’s College London and British Safety Council have launched Canairy, the world’s first mobile app for outdoor workers to measure their exposure to air pollution in London. Read More
‘Health and safety doesn’t happen behind a desk’, in conversation with Matthew Elson
March 1, 2019
SHP speaks to Matthew Elson, CEO at SHE Software, about how its Assure system is ‘changing the way companies manage health and safety’. Read More
IBM wearable technology safety partnerships announced
February 19, 2019
IBM has announced a series of partnerships to develop wearable technology which will improve worker safety in hazardous environments. Read More
Civil engineers launch in-house health and safety app
February 7, 2019
The Hollingsworth Group, based in Flintshire, has developed a password-protected app, which gives all employees instant access to their own health and safety certification and that of any plant machinery they are operating. Read More
Fork lift safety: The practical steps employers should be taking
February 6, 2019
In the fork lift truck industry, we are seeing more and more technology reach the marketplace designed to enhance operations for those operating conventionally. While sensors, anti-collision systems and cameras can really help safety, their benefits are far outweighed by those of insisting on good, safe practice. Read More
‘Virtual construction site’ technology aims to improve safety
January 16, 2019
A state-of-the-art virtual reality room has been developed to develop and enhance the knowledge and skills of estimators and engineers and assist with safer project proposals. Read More
Virtual reality a ‘game changer’ for safety product manufacturer
January 12, 2019
MSA Safety is using virtual reality (VR) to allow customers to experience its products in a truly immersive environment, limiting exposure to the potentially life-threatening hazards faced when working at height. Read More