Paris 2024: ‘Past and present Olympic construction fatalities indicate we still have a long way to go,’ says health and safety expert
August 19, 2021
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
August 25, 2016
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
August 16, 2016
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
August 8, 2016
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
August 5, 2016
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
August 5, 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
May 11, 2016
Work on the Olympic Park and Village in Rio de Janeiro has been halted over fears for the safety of Read More