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Fatigue – what’s the problem?

Many industries rely on workers being physically and mentally alert. Fatigue is a state of physical and/or mental exhaustion which reduces a person’s ability to perform work safely and effectively. How are workers and others harmed? Fatigue reduces alertness. This…

Managing Solar UV Radiation as an Occupational Health Risk in Malaysia

Workers in Malaysia—particularly those working outdoors in construction, agriculture, logistics, utilities, enforcement, tourism, and facilities management—are regularly exposed to harmful solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Over time, this exposure significantly increases the risk of sunburn, skin cancer (including melanoma), eye damage,…

False confidence in safety is a risk.

In many workplaces, we confuse having a certificate with having competence. A card or licence can prove attendance — it doesn’t prove judgment, verified experience for the task, or the ability to manage changing risk. False confidence often looks like:…

Normalization of Deviation in Occupational Safety & Health

The term “normalization of deviance” was coined by sociologist Diane Vaughan in her analysis of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. She described how small, incremental deviations from safety standards were rationalized and accepted over time, leading to catastrophic failure. In…

Keep you and your loved ones safe this Christmas

As families prepare for Christmas, it’s easy to overlook electrical safety — from overloaded extension leads to damaged festive lights. We’re resharing this helpful Christmas safety animation from the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) in collaboration with Electrical Safety First.…

Home working damaging young workers

Home and hybrid working are damaging the career development, workplace relationships and mental wellbeing of younger workers, according to new research from IOSH. Many older and more established professionals have benefited from hybrid arrangements. But younger workers are struggling to…