(IN BRIEF) The European Association of Preventive Cardiology has published the first comprehensive international statement on cardiac evaluation in Armed Forces personnel, setting out a framework intended to improve the early identification of potentially life-threatening cardiovascular conditions. Published in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Defence, France, Government, Healthcare, Science, Security & Safety
Tagged armed forces, Armed Forces of Malta, cardiac arrest, cardiac screening, cardiovascular health, cardiovascular risk assessment, cardiovascular screening, EAPC, EAPC Guidance Highlights Need for ECG-Based Cardiac Evaluation in High-Risk Military Duties, ECG, electrocardiogram, ESC, European Association of Preventive Cardiology, European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, European Society of Cardiology, health questionnaire, heart disease, high-hazard occupations, International Experts Issue Cardiac Screening Guidance for Military Recruits and High-Hazard Roles, Mark Abela, Mater Dei Hospital, military medicine, Military Personnel, military readiness, military recruits, New Framework Addresses Cardiovascular Risk Assessment for Military Personnel, occupational health, physical examination, preventive cardiology, radiation? Wait wrong, sudden cardiac death, University of Malta, validated risk calculators, workplace safety
(IN BRIEF) Skanska has been included in TIME’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2026 ranking, developed with Statista. The assessment reviewed more than 5,800 companies worldwide using environmental and social performance measures, transparency, external ratings and sustainability commitments. Skanska said the … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Construction, Environment, Sweden
Tagged Anders Danielsson, biodiversity, certified projects, Circularity, Climate Action, construction innovation, emissions, energy efficiency, energy use, environmental performance, green building, Lena Hök, lower-carbon materials, project development, resource efficiency, responsible business, Skanska, Skanska Highlights Energy Efficiency and Certified Projects Following TIME Recognition, Skanska Recognized by TIME for Sustainability Performance Across Global Operations, social performance, Statista, sustainability, sustainability reporting, sustainable construction, Sustainable Design, Sweden, TIME, TIME Includes Skanska in 2026 Ranking of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies, workplace safety, World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2026
(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been commissioned by the Swedish Food Agency to develop technical requirement specifications for mobile and modular grain mills and associated packaging solutions. The work is intended to strengthen Sweden’s food preparedness by enabling local production of … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AFRY, AFRY to Prepare Technical Framework for Modular Grain Mills Across Sweden, automation, crisis preparedness, disrupted supply chains, energy supply, flour production, food industry, food preparedness, food safety, food system resilience, grain processing, grain-based foods, Jessica Stenberg, local food production, mechanical engineering, mobile grain mills, modular grain mills, New AFRY Assignment Targets Local Flour Production During Supply Chain Disruptions, Northern Sweden, operational reliability, packaging solutions, process design, public procurement, Sweden, Sweden Advances Crisis Food Preparedness With AFRY Mobile Grain Processing Project, Swedish Food Agency, technical requirements, workplace safety
(IN BRIEF) Eduform’Action has transferred its listing from Euronext Access Paris to Euronext Growth Paris under the ticker ALEFA, with a market capitalisation of approximately €6.7 million at the opening price of €0.34 per share on 25 June 2026. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, France, Investment, Management
Tagged ALEFA, apprenticeship training centres, Apprenticeships, Cécile Béziat, continuing education, digital training, education platform, Eduform’Action, Eduform’Action Moves to Euronext Growth to Support Its Next Stage of Expansion, employability, energy renovation, Euronext Access Paris, Euronext Growth Paris, healthcare training, housing renovation, initial training, investor visibility, management training, market capitalisation, skills development, stock market listing, technology education, training sector, vocational training, workplace safety
(IN BRIEF) University of Liverpool research has found that formaldehyde exposure in many NHS cell pathology departments is monitored infrequently and often exceeds EU workplace exposure limits, raising concerns about staff safety in laboratory environments where the chemical is widely … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Education, Environment, European Union, Healthcare, Law, Management, Science, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged BMJ, carcinogen, cell pathology departments, Dr Magdalena Plesa, Dr Richard Yates, EN 689:2018, EU workplace exposure limits, formaldehyde airborne concentrations, formaldehyde exposure, Health and Safety Executive, histology laboratories, laboratory safety, nervous system, New Research Finds Formaldehyde Levels in Many NHS Cell Pathology Departments Frequently Exceed EU Safety Limits, NHS, NHS Cell Pathology Labs Face Calls for Improved Safety Oversight After Formaldehyde Exposure Study, NHS employees, NHS trusts, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, occupational health, occupational hygiene, pathology laboratories, personal exposure monitoring, personal protective equipment, PPE, reproductive health, respiratory health, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, Study Highlights Need for National Action on Formaldehyde Exposure Risks Across NHS Cell Pathology Departments, UK healthcare, University of Liverpool, University of Liverpool Study Raises Occupational Health Concerns Over Formaldehyde Exposure in NHS Pathology Labs, workplace exposure limits, workplace safety
(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Institute of Safety Practitioners jointly hosted an online seminar on 21 January 2026 focusing on welding operation safety management, non-destructive testing, welding procedure qualification, and emergency safety, attracting safety practitioners … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged electrical safety, emergency preparedness, fire prevention, HKISP, Hong Kong Institute of Safety Practitioners, hot work permits, industrial safety, NDT, Non-Destructive Testing, occupational safety, Patricia Kuang, risk management, safety training, TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong, TÜV Rheinland Strengthens Occupational Safety Awareness Through Specialized Welding Safety Management Seminar, welder examination, welding operation safety management, welding procedure qualification, welding safety, workplace safety, WPQ
(IN BRIEF) Eni and the International Labour Organization are extending their joint programme to improve occupational safety and health and expand social protection for agricultural workers to the Republic of Congo, building on positive results achieved in Kenya and Côte … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Security & Safety, Society
Tagged agri business sector, agricultural workers, capacity building, Eni, Eni and International Labour Organization Extend Occupational Safety Initiative to the Republic of Congo, health protection, human rights, ILO, International Labour Organization, occupational safety and health, Osh, Republic of Congo, Safety Health for All Programme, SDG 1.3, SDG 3, SDG 8, social health coverage, social protection, Social Protection Floors Recommendation, Sustainable Development Goals, workplace safety
(IN BRIEF) SGL Carbon hosted its 4th Global Safety Day across all sites, emphasizing the safe handling of hazardous substances through workshops, training sessions, and demonstrations. This year’s event highlighted essential safety topics such as labeling, storage, PPE usage, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged chemical handling, corporate responsibility, emergency management, global workforce, hazardous substances, industrial safety, occupational health, PPE, risk prevention, safety culture, Safety Day, SGL Carbon, SGL Carbon Unites Global Workforce for 4th Safety Day Dedicated to Chemical Handling and Risk Prevention, SGL Carbon’s Global Safety Day Highlights Safe Handling of Hazardous Substances Across All Sites, sustainability, training workshops, workplace safety
(IN BRIEF) The British Safety Council will hold its 15th Annual Conference on 14 October with the theme Workplace Health, Safety and Wellbeing in an AI-enabled World. Sponsored by National Highways’ Driving for Better Business campaign, the free online event … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Security & Safety, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged AI-enabled workplace, and future safety challenges, artificial intelligence, British Safety Council, British Safety Council announces 15th Annual Conference with focus on AI-enabled workplaces and employee wellbeing, BSI, digital transformation, Driving for Better Business, Employee Wellbeing, Experts gather at British Safety Council Annual Conference to discuss AI, HandsHQ, Health and Safety Executive, Institute for Employment Studies, legal frameworks, Microsoft, Mike Robinson, National Highways, occupational health, Pinsent Masons, psychosocial safety, Steve Ward, University of East London, University of Surrey, Ward Hadaway LLP, workplace culture, workplace health, workplace safety
(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has received a gold medal from EcoVadis, ranking among the top 5% of companies worldwide for sustainability. At the same time, the Austrian technology group unveiled new ESG targets for 2030, having already surpassed most of its … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Andritz, Awards, climate reporting, corporate governance, EcoVadis, employee engagement, ESG targets, green transition, industrial innovation, Joachim Schönbeck, leadership, renewable solutions, SBTi, Scope 1 emissions, scope 2 emissions, Scope 3 emissions, sustainability, waste reduction, water conservation, workplace safety
(IN BRIEF) At the 10th Open Meeting of the Spanish Network of Healthy Companies, Sener was recognized for its Sener Care programme and commitment to promoting workplace health. The award highlights Sener’s comprehensive health initiatives, including disease prevention, psychological support, … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged ADIF, Awards, Castilla-La Mancha, corporate health, disease prevention, Employee Wellbeing, health initiatives, healthy lifestyle habits, HSE, INSST, leadership, psychological support, Renfe, Sacyr, SENER, Sener Care, Spanish Heart Foundation, Spanish Network of Healthy Companies, workplace health, workplace safety
(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer’s latest survey of 162 EHS professionals reveals that 49% of EHS functions intend to invest in AI within the next year, while 77% consider AI skills a hiring priority. Despite current adoption rates remaining relatively low, … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged AI Adoption, AI in EHS, artificial intelligence, compliance, digital transformation, EHS, environment health and safety, ESG, hiring trends, Richard Pulliam, sustainability, Sustainable Performance Forum, Wolters Kluwer, workforce development, workplace safety
(IN BRIEF) Equinor has reported its best safety performance to date at the close of Q1 2025, with a serious incident frequency of 0.28 per million hours worked and a year-long TRIF of 2.2. No major accidents or serious well … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Always Safe program, corporate safety strategy, energy sector, Equinor, hydrocarbon leaks, Jannicke Nilsson, offshore safety, oil and gas safety, onshore safety, Q1 2025, risk prevention, safety culture, serious incident frequency, sustainability, TRIF, workplace safety
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has been awarded the prestigious International Safety Award from the British Safety Council for the sixth year in a row, becoming the only financial institution among 350 Turkish applicants to achieve this recognition in 2025. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Financial, Security & Safety, Spain, Türkiye
Tagged British Safety Council, Ebru Taşcı Firuzbay, Employee Wellbeing, financial sector awards, Garanti BBVA, global safety standards, International Safety Awards 2025, Mahmut Akten, occupational health and safety, Pendik Technology Campus, TIER IV Data Center, Türkiye banking, UK nonprofit awards, workplace safety, workplace sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Webuild Group, a leading international infrastructure company, is focusing on workplace safety, process efficiency, and sustainability in response to the global energy transition. The company’s General Manager, Massimo Ferrari, highlighted their commitment during an address at the “Sustainability … Read the full press release
Maroussi, Greece, 11-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Carrying away two top awards at the Health & Safety Awards 2016 ceremony event, organised by Boussias Communications, ALUMINIUM of GREECE (AoG), a MYTILINEOS Group subsidiary, proved that it rightfully ranks among Greece’s enterprises which are … Read the full press release
Brussels, 31-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Health and safety at work: Commission opens public consultation on future EU policy framework The European Commission has launched a public consultation to gather insights and contributions from the public further to results of the evaluation … Read the full press release
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