Accident reduction

Even robust data-gathering systems can be subject to sampling bias or other margins of error – while interpretation can add a second layer of distortion. So how secure are the available OSH statistics, and the decisions resting on them?

Supermarket chain W.M. Morrison PLC has pleaded not guilty to four health and safety charges following the death of one of its workers in 2014.

The athletes’ village sits at the heart of every global sporting event. But building these temporary cities against the clock requires a robust OSH culture.

We look at key cases involving practical jokes at work, and offer tips on how to prevent horseplay.

Dr Dominic Cooper CFIOSH argues that the ideological new take on Safety Differently raises questions.

James Pomeroy considers the the indirect increase in road deaths due to people avoiding public transport during the pandemic

Ockert Dupper on how the Vision Zero Fund’s strategy on ‘shared responsibility’ and strengthening institutions can lead to safer and more sustainable supply chains.

John Green explains how the risk management philosophies Safety II and Safety Differently are playing a vital role in guiding the next stages of safety development.

Fatigue significantly increases the risk of incident when not effectively controlled. Karl Simons, chief health, safety and security officer at Thames Water, explains why organisations need to take fatigue management seriously.

Organisations that focus on high potential events can significantly improve their safety performance.