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A new study has found encouraging evidence that reducing air pollution can help children’s lungs grow and recover. Researchers followed more than 3,400 primary school children in London and Luton for five years. They found that children living in London, whose lung growth had initially been affected by pollution, experienced faster lung growth after the introduction of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez). The researchers say they were surprised by how quickly the children’s lung capacity improved.   What did…

126 workers were killed in work-related accidents in Great Britain during 2025/26, according to the latest provisional figures published by the Health and Safety Executive. While the long-term trend shows a significant reduction in workplace fatalities, the latest figures demonstrate that serious and potentially fatal risks remain across a wide range of industries. For employers, these statistics are a reminder that effective health and safety management is essential, not only to comply with legal requirements, but to prevent workers from…

Many people work outdoors or in environments where temperatures can rise significantly during the summer months. With the current heat wave, it’s important for employers and workers alike to understand how heat can affect health, safety and wellbeing, as well as the factors that contribute to high workplace temperatures. Recent heatwaves have seen temperatures reach record-breaking levels, and while hot weather has traditionally been viewed as a temporary inconvenience, it is becoming an increasingly important workplace health and safety consideration.…

Youth mental health has become one of the most important challenges facing parents, educators, and communities today. Rising levels of anxiety, depression, and emotional distress among young people have highlighted the need for greater awareness and support. At the same time, concerns about the impact of social media have prompted the UK Government to propose restrictions on social media access for under-16s, if successful this ban would come into effect from Spring 2027. While debates continue about the effectiveness of…

A partial collapse of a steel tower highlighted key failings within the organisation whereby the company failed to take appropriate action for corrosion which had developed over many years initially being identified as early as 2010. The incident occurred at the Fawley Refinery on the western shore of Southampton Water in Hampshire on the 08th of November 2022. A large steel tower containing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) partially collapsed causing the structure to slew and rupture some of the pipework…

As the World Cup is now well underway, many matches are taking place late into the evening and early hours of the morning. Whilst we hope everyone enjoys the games, it is important to be mindful of the potential impacts of late nights, alcohol, and possibly drug consumption. This could affect your employees or workers when travelling to work and during their shift. This is a particular concern in high-risk environments such as construction, especially if machinery is operated. What…