£5m campaign to educate the public announced as smart motorway findings are published
March 12, 2020
The development and implementation of smart motorways will continue but there are 18 key recommendations for the future including abolishing dynamic hard shoulders, increasing the deployment of Stopped Vehicle Detection and an immediate review of emergency refuge provision. Read More
Working at height involved in 11% of health and safety incidents on major public works
May 7, 2019
Heightsafe has gathered statistics from four high-profile UK public works projects. Read More
Driver safety: Reducing preventable traffic accidents
May 3, 2019
Graham Hall, European Logistics Manager at Air Products explains how new technology introduced last year has already seen the business reduce preventable traffic accidents by 23%. Read More
Motorway safety: Are smart motorways smart enough for accidents?
April 25, 2019
Police and emergency services have criticised smart motorways, despite a number of benefits, saying they do not help fulfil their duty efficiently. Read More
‘The future looks bright if we embrace technology in the right way’, says Thames Water Safety Director
March 26, 2019
In the latest of its Safety Bytes videos, Irwin & Colton meets Karl Simons, Director of Health, Safety, Security & Read More
Motorway workers celebrate safety milestone
February 28, 2019
Motorway workers in the South East of England are celebrating the landmark of working more than 2 million hours without an accident. Read More
Tailgating: Former ‘Stig’ backs motor safety campaign
February 13, 2019
According to Highways England, one in eight of all road casualties are caused by people who drive too close to the vehicle in front, with more than 100 people killed or seriously injured each year. Read More
Compassionate leadership at Public Health England
January 3, 2019
“The biggest regret in my career wasn’t failing to meet a financial target but in fact exceeding it, at the Read More
Highways England launches new safety awards
October 4, 2018
Nominations are now open for the Highways England Awards, which combine the previous Health, Safety and Wellbeing Awards and the Supplier Recognition Scheme into a single competition Read More
Dangerous drivers putting road workers lives at risk
May 10, 2018
Highways England has released new video footage to highlight the danger reckless motorists can cause to road workers. Read More