When the HSE Inspector Calls: What to Expect and How to Prepare
An HSE visit is not the time to “get ready”. It’s a test of what’s normal on a Tuesday morning: how work is actually done, what people know, and whether your controls exist beyond paperwork. HSE inspectors visit workplaces to check compliance and to prevent harm. They can arrive without warning and they can turn […]
Why File-Sharing Tools Create Hidden Health & Safety Risk
The hidden risk of running health and safety from a file repository Generic file-sharing workspaces look organised, but they are not designed to manage controlled safety records. Health and safety relies on evidence, traceability, and consistent workflows. A document library stores files, it does not manage safety. Version control failures create real-world harm When risk […]
Managing Workplace Risk: Occupational Lung Disease
According to HSE’s latest occupational lung disease statistics (published 20 November 2025), there are an estimated 11,000 lung disease deaths each year linked to past exposure at work. That estimate is dominated by diseases with long latency: COPD (35%), non-asbestos lung cancer (23%), asbestos-related lung cancer (20%), and mesothelioma (20%). Because many occupational lung diseases […]
Top 5 Most Read Articles of 2025
The focus of 2025 was to create content that was genuinely useful: practical guidance, clear takeaways and real-life application with busy health and safety teams in mind. From actionable checklists to in-depth explainers, break downs of key reports, every piece has been designed to help you improve processes, make decisions with confidence and strengthen your […]
Stuck in a Winter Cold Cycle? Break it This Year
Do you catch everything that’s going round every winter? You’re definitely not alone. While there’s no magic food, supplement or secret hack that can turn you into a germ-proof superhero overnight, there are a few small changes that can give your immune system a better chance of doing its job. There’s no magic immune booster Unfortunately, no single food, drink, shot, tablet or potion can “boost” your […]
PUWER is Not Negotiable: Two Fatalities That Should Never Have Happened
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) are a line between people going home safe and never going home at all. Two recent HSE prosecutions outlined in this article show how basic failures to guard machinery and manage risk led directly to preventable deaths. Both cases involve unguarded dangerous parts, known defects, and missed opportunities to act. They […]
Not Just Numbers: The Human Stories Behind 2025’s Largest HSE Fines
It’s easy to get caught up in the numbers when it comes to HSE prosecutions and there have been many large fines this year. But behind every case is a human story. In this article, we look at the people affected, unpack what happened in each prosecution, and highlight the practical lessons organisations can take from them. We’ll finish […]
Does IOSH Have the Answer to Britain’s Workplace Sickness Problem?
Britain is facing what many describe as a quiet crisis in work, health and economic inactivity. Millions of people are out of work or struggling to stay in work because of illness, and the cost to employers is substantial. IOSH’s recent report, “Fixing Sick Britain: getting people back to work through good occupational health and safety”, pulls together expert […]
Is Your Accident Book Putting Your Organisation at risk?
Accurate and timely reporting of accidents, incidents and near misses is essential for maintaining a safe working environment. Yet many organisations still rely on the traditional physical accident and incident book that can inadvertently create delays, gaps, and compliance risks. As workplaces become more complex and expectations around safety reporting increase, the limitations of paper-based systems are becoming harder […]
Why QR Codes Are Transforming Workplace Health & Safety Engagement
QR codes have rapidly moved from a convenience tool to a core component of modern health and safety management. With near-universal smartphone access, QR codes give employees, contractors, and visitors the ability to access critical information instantly without logging into systems, searching for documents or having to access paper-based documentation. For health and safety teams, QR codes also offer a low-cost, high-impact way to […]