CONTENTS COVER STORY 12.


BAD VIBRATIONS Cirrus Research explains why accurate vibration


monitoring is more important than ever.


TECHNOLOGY IN H&S 16.


CHECKMATE The digital revolution in pre-use checks is


long overdue, says Chris McCartney, Sales and Marketing Lead at CoreRFID.


WORKING AT HEIGHT 24.


BETTER REPORTING, SAFER WORKPLACES Francis Camilleri, Technical Director at T.B. Davies


and Chair of the Ladder Association Technical Committee, examines why the UK must tackle low-level fall data gaps.


EAR & EYE PROTECTION 28.


RESPIRATORY HEALTH 32.


SAFETY INSIGHT Specsavers and Siemens Energy work together


to upgrade eyecare on the shop floor.


GAS SMART Becca Dodds, Marketing Manager for Mobile


Gas Management at Draeger Safety UK, explores the benefits of connected, digitalised safety systems for gas detection.


FEATURE 10.


DAMPER DUTY Liam Nevins TIFireE, Product Technical Manager


of Fire Protection at TROX UK, takes a close-up look at fire dampers, with essential information for compliance with the Building Safety Act.


Hello and welcome to the July/August issue of Tomorrow’s Health& Safety.


The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) released its annual figures for work-related fatalities earlier this month (2 July). The latest numbers show 124 workers were killed in work-related incidents across Great Britain, covering the period from April 2024 to March 2025, a decrease of 14 from the previous 12-month period.


The report, which can be found here, highlights the fact that the highest number of deaths were in construction (35) and agriculture, forestry and fishing (23). It also provides evidence for the fact that the most common cause of fatal injuries across industries continues to be falls from a height (35 annual deaths), which, the report states, represents over a quarter of worker deaths in 2024/25.


Sarah Albon, the HSE’s Chief Executive, rightfully pointed out that Great Britain remains one of the safest places to work in the world, but that means nothing for the families who have lost their loved ones. Good health and safety practices involve us all, employer and employee alike and creating safe working environments reduce the risk of accidents, long-term health conditions, and occupational diseases.


Rather fittingly in this issue, we have a spotlight focus on Working at Height, with Francis Camilleri, Technical Director at T.B. Davies and Chair of the Ladder Association Technical Committee, examining the risks of underestimating low-level fall incidents and arguing that improved data collection is crucial for enhancing safety in work at height. We also have Daniel Osbourne at MyJobQuote.co.uk explaining the practical steps you should take to reduce risks and boost safety when working at height.


Our other core feature focuses this month are Technology, Ear and Eye Protection, and Respiratory Health, so there’s plenty to be getting you through the summer holidays until the next issue.


Enjoy the read. https://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/fatals-overview.htm


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