Representatives from the rail sector were involved in a cross-industry debate to develop a new, more collaborative approach to controlling silica dust in the...
It is generally accepted that work, health and wellbeing are connected. How can occupational health professionals help?
What is an OHP?
The aims of an occupational...
As an industry that works such unsociable hours in high pressure environments, railway staff are familiar with fatigue in the workplace. In a safety...
Written by Colin Wheeler
One hundred and sixty attended the Rail Safety Summit on April 19th at Loughborough University.
Ninety separate companies and organisations attended. Whilst...
Written by Colin Wheeler
Still relevant eight year old homilies?
In the current political and financial climate we all need to make savings whilst improving safety...
British Transport Police officers are cutting a dash this spring with new uniforms designed to be more practical and hard wearing.
Open neck wicking shirts...
A university campus was transformed into an emergency village to launch two innovative degrees recently.
More than 25 emergency vehicles, including a helicopter and a...
...a handful of rules together with the right Safety Culture
Written by Colin Wheeler
I met with Gareth Llewellyn late last month. As Director Safety and...
Hove MP, Mike Weatherley has launched Southern’s Eyewitness safety initiative at Hove railway station.
Mr Weatherley joined Southern Rail staff to launch the low-level crime...
Also why polished paving at stations shouldn’t be a safety concern!
Colin Wheeler writes...
Last month I focused on drugs and alcohol followed by slips, trips...
Police raids against scrap metal dealers suspected of receiving stolen metal have resulted in 36 arrests.
Operation Mansoncity involving Durham, Cleveland and Northumbria police forces,...
Every year over 200 people take their own lives on Britain’s railways.
Railway suicide affects drivers and staff including station staff, track workers and police...
