Leadership and management

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).

Is worker consultation key to overcoming criticism of procedure-led ways to manage safety?

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.

How can organisations and health and safety professionals meet workers’ requirements and expectations in line with ISO 45001? 

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

Considered by many as the “father of quality”, William Edwards Deming said that, for organisations to succeed, they need only two things: commitment, and an ability to open up to new thinking.

A South Wales builders’ merchant has been fined £40,000 after an employee sustained multiple fractures while retrieving supplies from racking.

The infrastructure group’s strategy director is tasked with the “forward-looking stuff”

A recycling company in County Antrim, Northern Ireland has been fined £25,000 after an employee was crushed between two vehicles.

A training technique typically used in art education offers a fresh perspective on identifying hazards.