September 18, 2023
Diane-Chadwick Jones on the importance of trust as a leading safety indicator. Read More
December 8, 2022
Diane Chadwick-Jones, Director at Guildstone Advisory Services Ltd questions incentivising safety. Read More
April 5, 2022
Mandy Kendrick, HR Manager at Hunter Safety Solutions, talks to SHP about how the introduction of several initiatives within the business, aimed to improve mental health and wellbeing of staff, has led to an increase in engagement throughout the company. Read More
April 27, 2020
During these turbulent times, it has been sobering to see countries engage in the under-reporting of pandemic incidents, which is also a major problem in workplace safety. This provides a timely reminder that we need be better at giving people a voice in workplace safety to increase the number of reports. One avenue that holds promise is “Psychological Safety” which is a construct that addresses how “safe it is here for people to speak up without fear”. Read More
April 16, 2020
Positive Psychology (not to be confused with positive thinking) is the scientific study of human flourishing, and an applied approach to optimal functioning. It has also been defined as the study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals, communities, and organisations to thrive. Read More
February 5, 2018
Andrew Sharman looks at learning lessons from the past and the 'wonderful wisdom of words' for safety and health practitioners. Read More
December 8, 2017
Heather Beach of the Healthy Work Company outlines her experience of Imposter Syndrome - and the importance of health and safety professionals building self confidence. Read More
September 1, 2017
Dr Flis' latest column gives advice on how to deal with passive-aggressive behaviour from staff. Read More
July 7, 2016
These days, many people are struggling with overloaded schedules and diaries. So it’s no surprise that gaining sign-off or approval Read More
April 1, 2015
By David Towlson Politics has never been my strong point. I find the whole thing a bit confusing, because I Read More