Industry Leaders Demand Clarity on PPE in new EU Waste Directive

A coalition of major European trade associations has issued a joint statement highlighting critical safety risks in the current implementation of textile waste rules. Five major trade associations have warned that the inclusion of hazardous personal protective equipment (PPE) in new textile waste regulations poses significant risks to human health and safety. The European Safety […]

EU and ILO Partnership Delivers First OSH Training to Coffee Cooperatives in Brazil

A project funded by the European Union has provided initial health and safety workshops to smallholder farmers in Minas Gerais to improve labour practices. A project part-financed by the European Union has delivered its first occupational health and safety training to coffee cooperatives, rural unions and smallholder farmers in Brazil. The training program – aimed […]

The UK’s Health and Safety Regulator has Launched a New National Plan to Tackle Occupational Ill Health, Aiming To Make Britain The Healthiest Country in the World to Work.

The UK has long been recognised as one of the safest countries in the world to work, but the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has now announced plans to make it the healthiest too.  Speaking at yesterday’s HSE’s 2025 Annual General Meeting, chief executive Sarah Albon said the shift marks a natural progression for the […]

Inspections Expose ‘Serious Gaps’ in Workplace Noise Safety

HSE has found widespread shortfalls in how employers manage hearing protection for staff exposed to high noise levels. The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) latest inspection campaign has uncovered “serious gaps” in how UK workplaces protect employees from excessive noise.  The findings showed that many employers were failing to manage hearing protection effectively, leaving staff […]

Three Firms Hit with Safety Notices After North Sea Explosive Incident

The Health and Safety Executive has taken enforcement action against three major energy firms following the premature detonation of a perforating gun at the Seagull Field. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched an investigation and taken enforcement action after an explosive device was prematurely fired in a well at the Seagull Field in […]

Transport Safety: Six Hurt In Train Derailment on Nigeria’s Busiest Passenger Line

A train that partially derailed on the Abuja-Kaduna line in Nigeria, has left six passengers with minor injuries. Emergency services have treated the injured, and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has confirmed that there were no fatalities. The safety bureau has now launched a full investigation into the incident, which is the second derailment on […]

Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2025 – OSHAssociation Urged Stakeholders to Prioritise Employee’s Safety in the Industry

The Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2025 successfully convened industry leaders, policymakers, safety experts, and stakeholders from across the region to deliberate on opportunities, challenges, and sustainable practices in the emerging energy sector. Among the highlights of the event was the session led by Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHAssociation), which focused on “The Occupational […]

ASRY shines spotlight on safety culture with HSE Week

The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) has held its 2025 Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Week under the theme ‘Elevating HSE Culture with Safe Summer.’ The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) has conducted its 2025 Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Week, bringing together employees, subcontractors, government representatives and industry leaders to […]

Zimbabwe Explosives Firm Moves to Raise Safety and Quality Standards

Intrachem has announced plans to raise quality benchmarks and boost trust across Zimbabwe’s booming mining sector. Intrachem, a major explosives supplier and manufacturer in Zimbabwe, has announced plans to achieve ISO 9001 certification by the end of the year.  The company says the move is part of a broader strategy to improve product consistency, raise […]

No One Should ‘Suffer in Silence’: Namibia Prioritises Offshore Safety

Namibia’s growing oil and gas sector must urgently prioritise health, safety and environmental (HSE) standards to avoid derailing its energy ambitions, speakers have warned at the inaugural Offshore Safety Conference in Swakopmund last week. Held in Swakopmund, the Erongo Offshore Safety Conference brought together government officials, industry leaders and regulators to confront the pressing need […]