Rio 2016


Paris 2024: ‘Past and present Olympic construction fatalities indicate we still have a long way to go,’ says health and safety expert

According to research conducted by Rhino Safety, there have been 116 construction-related fatalities tied to the Olympics in the last 30 years. Read More

Sports: What occupational health can learn from Olympians

Melodie Gilbert, Park Health, a key player in the successful occupational health programme at the London 2012 Olympics, looks at what occupational Read More

Rio 2016: seven people injured after aerial camera fell

Seven people suffered minor injuries after an aerial camera and its cables fell in the Rio De Janeiro Olympic Park Read More

Sports: Cycling leaders crash on same “treacherous” descent

Former Olympic individual pursuit champion Chris Boardman has stated that the course, where both the women and men’s leaders crashed Read More

Olympic health and safety: Record breakers

Emily Wright looks at how those involved delivered with one of the cleanest records ever - and what lessons can be learnt for the future. Read More

Health and safety concerns for Rio 2016

With reports of collapsing sailing ramps, the Zika virus and dirty water, SHP asks: is Rio really ready for the Read More

Work halted on Olympic projects over safety fears

Work on the Olympic Park and Village in Rio de Janeiro has been halted over fears for the safety of Read More



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