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Secure Foundations
Across the health and safety sector, attention is increasingly focused on the systems that sustain performance rather than the incidents that expose failure. Leadership, structure and innovation combine to protect people and operations at scale. In review of a notable milestone from last year, ‘Longford County Council wins Health & Safety Excellence Award – Public Sector at Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2025’ underscores the growing importance of disciplined governance in complex public environments. Its recognition provides a clear reference point as the 2026 awards approaches. Furthermore, ‘SOCOTEC expands fire engineering operations with new Dublin office’ signals how professional services are scaling specialist capability to meet rising regulatory and operational demands. The move reflects a sector investing in depth of expertise as risk profiles become more technical and interconnected. Meanwhile, ‘GS Power provides AI safety agent to SMEs to enhance workplace safety’ highlights the role of intelligent tools in embedding safer behaviours across organisations. Technology acts less as disruption and more as reinforcement, extending good practice where resources are traditionally constrained. These stories point to a shared direction of travel centred on resilience through design. Safety excellence is increasingly defined by the strength of its foundations.
Longford County Council wins Health & Safety Excellence Award – Public Sector at Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2025
Recognised for its commitment to continuous improvement last year, Longford County Council won the Health & Safety Excellence Award – Public Sector at the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2025, reinforcing its safety-first culture as the sector looks ahead to 2026.
NX China achieves ISO certifications to strengthen health and safety management
China-based NX China, part of Nippon Express Holdings, has secured ISO certifications for environmental and occupational health and safety management. The move reinforces compliance, operational efficiency, and global competitiveness.
GS Power provides AI safety agent to SMEs to enhance workplace safety
South Korea-based GS Power is offering its AI-powered safety agent AIR free to SMEs to raise industrial safety standards. The system uses AI to speed risk assessments and standardise workplace safety practices.
Eolas Medical raises $12m to enhance clinical safety with AI
Northern Ireland-based health-tech start-up Eolas Medical has raised $12m (€10.15m) to scale its AI platform across UK clinical sites. The company aims to improve patient safety and clinical decision-making at the point of care.
Bank of Ireland installs defibrillators to enhance community health and safety
Bank of Ireland expands its health and safety initiatives in Northern Ireland by installing life-saving defibrillators at local branches. The move ensures community access to emergency equipment while raising awareness of cardiac safety protocols.
SOCOTEC expands fire engineering operations with new Dublin office
SOCOTEC has opened a new Dublin office to strengthen fire safety engineering services across Ireland. The expansion follows the acquisition of Lloyds Datum Group and positions the company to offer holistic technical consultancy solutions nationwide.
Risk Reduction
Health and safety have become defining priorities across industries, shaping operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and workforce wellbeing. Organisations that strategically embed safety practices demonstrate measurable impact while strengthening trust and resilience. Casting back to a memorable achievement from last year, ‘Chadwicks Group won the Innovation in Health & Safety Award at the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2025’ highlights the impact of technology-driven safety initiatives on operational performance. This success sets a benchmark for digital innovation in safety and highlights the rising expectations entrants will face in the 2026 awards cycle. Moreover, ‘Ashview strengthens senior team to enhance health and safety advisory’ illustrates the critical role of leadership in guiding organisations through complex operational and regulatory challenges. Effective governance and expertise ensure that safety strategies are not only compliant but also culturally embedded. Meanwhile, ‘Avetta launches global platform to enhance health and safety training’ demonstrates how technology enables scalable, consistent, and measurable learning across diverse operations. Such platforms empower organisations to build lasting behavioural change and operational resilience. These stories reflect a sector-wide commitment to reducing workplace risk. By aligning leadership, technology, and strategy, companies safeguard people, processes, and performance while establishing new benchmarks for operational excellence.
Chadwicks Group wins Innovation in Health & Safety Award at Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2025
Recognised for its innovative approach last year, Chadwicks Group won the Innovation in Health & Safety Award at the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2025, preparing for the safety culture ahead of the 2026 awards cycle.
Bando Construction sets goal of zero serious accidents for eight years
South Korea’s Bando Construction aims for zero serious accidents for eight consecutive years. The company reinforces safety culture through training, inspections, and partner engagement to promote occupational health and accident prevention.
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