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The big debate: Safety Differently

9th September 2020
Dr Dominic Cooper CFIOSH argues that the ideological new take on Safety Differently raises questions.
Why now is the time to develop your l&D strategy

Why now is the time to revamp your L&D strategy

6th July 2020
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the way we work; but it also requires an update to the way we train, too, writes Susan Dumas
As businesses begin to get back to work, we look at how to encourage and motivate staff to continue practising safe behaviours as the risk perception lowers

Leading safely

19th June 2020
As businesses begin to get back to work, we look at how to encourage and motivate staff to continue practising safe behaviours as the risk perception lowers
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Safety differently: a leading light

18th May 2020
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.
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The evolution of the OSH professional

18th May 2020
From ‘jobsworths with clipboards’ to seats at the boardroom table, OSH professionals have seen their role change dramatically, along with the nature of work itself.

The art of true leadership

12th December 2019
As colleagues were preparing for the future leaders event (p 28) I was reminded of Lao-Tzu, an ancient Chinese philosopher, who said, "A leader is best when people barely know he exists-¦ when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will all say: 'We did it ourselves'." Is this the art of true safety leadership? To create a climate of ownership and personal accountability across all tiers of an organisation? As a safety professional, either employed in an organisation or in an external support capacity, this is what we should be striving for. Our goal should be to drive good…
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Standing out in the crowd

6th December 2019
How to develop an effective mentoring partnership and the power skills that OSH professionals will require to wield influence in the boardroom and beyond were among the topics covered at the inaugural future leaders conference 

IOSH unveils new competency framework

5th December 2019
A new competency framework to guide the development of occupational safety and health professionals and meet the needs of employers for a broader set of competencies, has been launched by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
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Time to act

4th November 2019
Companies need to be vigilant about possible labour exploitation in their supply chains and by contractors, both in the UK and overseas, and ensure they are behaving ethically.

IOSH 2019

1st October 2019
Mental health promotion, leading sustainability and human capital, refining leadership and soft skills, and risk profiling were among the standouts at this year’s conference