HEALTH & SAFETY EVENT 2025 REVIEW KEY INSIGHT FROM ECOONLINE
At the Health & Safety event in Birmingham, EcoOnline, a global SaaS leader in EHS, lone working, ESG and chemical safety, hosted two key sessions:
FUTURE-PROOFING SAFETY CULTURE THROUGH HOP PRINCIPLES
Traditional, compliance-first safety approaches aren’t enough. To discuss the state of serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) in the UK, Axel Elvik, SVP of Product at EcoOnline, was joined by Matt Doughty, Lead Systems & Insight Manager at Tesco. The pair discussed how Human and Organisational Performance (HOP) principles shift the focus from blame to learning, with safety “becoming second nature when it’s easy, inclusive, and focused on learning.”
Looking ahead, Axel emphasised the need for safety programmes that reflect the younger generation’s expectation for an intuitive, empowering, and supportive environment. Matt outlined the practical implementation of this approach, including simplified processes, engaging teams through daily huddles and mobile tools, and the use of data and AI to anticipate risks.
LONE WORKER TECHNOLOGIES: THE FUTURE OF SAFETY AND PRODUCTIVITY With rising risks including violence, isolation, and environmental threats, the need for proactive safety strategies to protect lone workers has never been greater. Ryan DeMelo, Product Marketing Manager at EcoOnline,
A RESPONSIBLE APPROACH TO PPE
phs Besafe is a UK supplier of specialist PPE workwear and laundry solutions, ensuring the safety and comfort of thousands of people across the UK.
Its in-house laundry and drying processes are unique to the industry, offering a low-energy, high-quality service using the very latest eco-friendly technologies and products.
Its innovative and responsible approach, and unrivalled expertise and performance, has made phs Besafe the partner of choice for many key sectors, including transport, manufacturing, aggregate and rail.
phs Besafe takes care of everything from measuring and supplying specialist workwear to washing it, repairing it and responsibly disposing of it at the end of its life.
Employees are carefully measured for their workwear to ensure the best fit and maximum comfort, and their garments – including high visibility, flame gear, foul weather wear and limited chemical splash garments – always meet the strictest UK safety standards.
Besafe works closely with its customers to ensure every person has the right equipment for their jobs and feels comfortable and safe at all times. They offer a comprehensive barcode tracking system and locker services for additional peace-of-mind.
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phs Besafe is proud to be leading the way in responsible eco-friendly laundry services in the UK. As well as being the only laundry using low temperature washes and the latest high performance laundry products, it has its own unique drying process too. In order to prolong the life of the garments and to maintain their unique safety features, phs Besafe uses its award-winning, innovative drying process, DrySafe, which uses infrared sensors to halve traditional drying times, saving energy and protecting the garments.
phs Besafe also supplies and launders roller towels for washrooms and towels for leisure and events.
Part of the phs Group, phs Besafe provides a nationwide service to over 3,000 customers, making 156,000 deliveries every year. It launders more than 1.2m garments every year.
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highlighted technology’s role in driving safety and productivity for this group, who now make up 22% of the UK workforce. By leveraging tools like smart geofencing, real-time risk alerts, and mobile app features, such as SOS buttons and fall detection, organisations can enhance lone worker protection and speed-up emergency response.
With over 91% of executives rating their organisations a 10/10 in lone worker safety, compared to 49% of lone workers, it’s clear that a perception gap exists between managers and frontline teams. To combat this nonalignment, Ryan highlighted the importance of centralised data and predictive insights to shift the approach from reactive to proactive safety. In the long-term, lone worker protection will require a blend of technology, training, and trust, all supported by data.
www.ecoonline.com
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