New lone worker app launches
November 29, 2018
The Companion application has been developed by the Glasgow-based company to utilise a range of smart phone features to ensure employees working alone are safe from danger. Read More
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Safety app developer boosts top team
October 18, 2018
The company behind the health and safety incident reporting app NotifyIt has announced expansion plans. Read More
Facebook Safety Check launched for workers
October 13, 2018
Facebook Safety Check functionality has been added to its Workplace platform for businesses. Read More
Safety innovation: Wearable technology gives a ‘nudge’ to alert wearer of potential risk or hazard
October 10, 2018
In the second article on safety technology innovation, SHP finds out Airsweb AVA and its wearable technology innovation, Safety Nudge. Read More
Can AI and automation benefit safety professionals?
October 4, 2018
Whether you already work with AI and automation technologies or are considering implementing them into your business practices, AI and automation can have many benefits for safety professionals Read More
Decommissioning Sellafield: A behind the scenes look at the technology being used
September 19, 2018
Decommissioning Sellafield is a huge and dangerous task. To mitigate the risk, robotic submarines are being used to safely inspect, clean and retrieve debris from radioactive fuel storage ponds. Read More
Safety innovation: ‘People are looking for new ways to report accidents and incidents’
September 12, 2018
In the first of a series of safety innovation pieces, SHP Caught up with Airsweb Product Development Director, Rob Leech, to find out about the company’s next generation platform AVA and its artificial intelligence innovation, AVA Virtual Assistant. Read More
Drone safety: Dragon’s Den star backs drone safety firm
September 11, 2018
A company that hires qualified commercial drone pilots to facilitate tasks such as inspection work more safely and cheaply has secured a £60,000 investment after appearing on the BBC2 programme Dragon’s Den. Read More
Providing additional safeguards for lone workers
September 11, 2018
Working by yourself in a remote location presents a set of challenges both for employers and the lone workers. It is estimated that there are 8 million lone workers in the UK which represents about 20% of the UK workforce. Read More
‘Mental health in the NHS is reaching a tipping point’: In conversation with Dr Zain Sikafi, Co-Founder of Mynurva
September 7, 2018
The issue of mental health amongst doctors hit the headlines earlier this week, after one senior figure claimed it is the 'last taboo in the NHS'. SHP spoke to former GP Dr Zain Sikafi, about the impact mental health is having on the medical profession and on the public at large. Read More
