Insights Health and safety

RSK experts examine the big industry issues and offer their solutions.

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Women's PPE has evolved, but we can't claim victory yet

Women's PPE has evolved, but we can't claim victory yet

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is the last line of defence for site workers, but it has historically presented challenges for women.

9 July 2026

Construction sites benefit from early adoption of UXO plans, says explosives expert

Construction sites benefit from early adoption of UXO plans, says explosives expert

The discovery of UXO on construction sites requires emergency response, halts projects, and highlights the need for pre-assessment and safety plans.

13 October 2025

Evaluate timber frame fire risk at planning stage, says expertΒ 

Evaluate timber frame fire risk at planning stage, says expert

The proportion of new build timber frame homes is growing fast in England and Wales. For all construction, there is a need to consider fire risks.

25 March 2025

Call to use education and transparency to manage schools’ asbestos crisisΒ 

Call to use education and transparency to manage schools' asbestos crisis

Learn why transparency in asbestos risks and procedures in schools is crucial for driving national change.

10 March 2025

Deteriorating roofs one of Australia’s biggest asbestos health risks

Deteriorating roofs one of Australia's biggest asbestos health risks

John Batty highlights Australia's aging asbestos roofs as a health risk. Asbestos is degrading from weathering, posing community threats.

5 December 2024

How widespread concrete cancer can be effectively managed

How widespread concrete cancer can be effectively managed

The ASR has been one of the major concerns regarding concrete durability since it was first diagnosed in the USA back in the 1940s

25 November 2024

Five UK water sector priorities this sector can deliver in five years

Five UK water sector priorities this sector can deliver in five years

RSK Water Sector Director Mark Smith says the industry can make a significant contribution to unleashing the UK’s potential post-election 2024.

13 August 2024

New asbestos training requirement essential to protect drilling teams

New asbestos training requirement essential to protect drilling teams

The presence of asbestos in soil presents one of the greatest risks to UK ground investigation teams.

1 July 2024

Breathing new life into post-industrial landscapes – lessons from Warsaw

Breathing new life into post-industrial landscapes - lessons from Warsaw

Many cities in Poland are undergoing rapid regeneration, which is turning old, unused areas into new vibrant spaces.

28 May 2024