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
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
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 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 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
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
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
RSK Water Sector Director Mark Smith says the industry can make a significant contribution to unleashing the UKβs potential post-election 2024.
13 August 2024
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
Many cities in Poland are undergoing rapid regeneration, which is turning old, unused areas into new vibrant spaces.
28 May 2024