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Hefring Marine and NIFF introduce smart tech to enhance fishing safety and efficiency
Hefring Marine has partnered with the Northern Ireland Fishermen’s Federation to trial smart vessel technology that enhances safety, lowers fuel use, and reduces emissions. The initiative aims to modernise the fishing fleet and support more sustainable operations across Northern Ireland.
Safety Renaissance
The health and safety sector is navigating a period of dynamic change, where recognition, culture, and technology converge to reshape operational practices. Celebrating Safety Leadership – Watch the Highlights from the Health & Safety Excellence Awards captures the commitment of organisations that consistently elevate safety standards, providing a benchmark for performance and inspiring actionable strategies across industries. Complementing this, the Back to Basics campaign drives renewed safety action across Irish construction sites, reinforcing the importance of core principles and personal accountability in protecting workers and fostering a resilient safety culture. These initiatives highlight the enduring value of leadership and proactive engagement in risk management. Technological innovation now forms a critical pillar in enhancing safety outcomes. Teladoc Health uses AI to strengthen workplace safety in hospitals, demonstrating how real-time monitoring and predictive insights can mitigate incidents of workplace violence while safeguarding staff and operational continuity. Collectively, these stories underscore a holistic approach to safety, one that balances recognition, cultural reinforcement, and technological empowerment. Discover how these initiatives and innovations are shaping the future of workplace safety in our full newsletter coverage.
Back to Basics campaign drives renewed safety action across Irish construction sites
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has launched its 2025 “Back to Basics” safety campaign, urging firms across Ireland to refocus on essential site safety principles. The initiative aims to cut the high rate of falls from height through stronger leadership, training, and on-site culture improvements.
Celebrating Safety Leadership – Watch the Highlights from the Health & Safety Excellence Awards
The Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2025 once again shone a spotlight on the organisations, teams, and individuals who set the benchmark for safety standards across Ireland.
New campaign urges construction sector to go Back to Basics on fall prevention
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has launched its 2025 Back to Basics safety campaign, urging construction firms across Ireland to refocus on the fundamentals of site safety and take stronger action to prevent falls from height—the leading cause of fatalities in the sector.
Safe Momentum
Safety leadership begins with the fundamentals, and this week’s stories highlight how revisiting core principles continues to strengthen workplace culture and performance across Europe. The Construction Industry Federation’s Back to Basics campaign, supported by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), is encouraging organisations across Ireland to renew their focus on work-at-height safety. In a sector defined by rapid change and modernisation, the initiative reinforces that consistency and attention to essential practices remain the true drivers of long-term safety. At the same time, Europe’s surge in PPE and workwear tenders worth over €100 million signals a renewed emphasis on worker protection and the systems that underpin compliance and trust. This growth reflects a wider movement across industries to align investment with wellbeing and performance outcomes. Recognition for Activ8 Solar Energies’ outstanding commitment to Health and Safety further illustrates the leader ship required to embed safety excellence into everyday operations. These developments reaffirm a simple yet enduring truth, that genuine progress in safety begins not with complexity, but with mastery of the basics.
IPAF supports CIF's campaign to strengthen work-at-height safety across Ireland
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) joins forces with the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) for the ‘Back to Basics’ safety campaign, a two-week national initiative encouraging construction professionals to refocus on core health and safety practices during CIF Safety Week 2025.
Activ8 Solar Energies recognised for outstanding commitment to Health and Safety
Activ8 Solar Energies was named overall winner at the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2025, in recognition of its exceptional standards across all aspects of operations.
KBR secures $2.46 billion nasa contract for astronaut health and safety
KBR has secured a $2.46 billion NASA contract, extendable to $3.6 billion by 2035, to deliver astronaut health, safety, and risk reduction services. The agreement strengthens its role in spaceflight operations, including support for the Artemis programme and future Moon missions.
Europe sees surge in PPE and workwear tenders worth over €100 million
Over €100 million worth of public procurement opportunities for specialised clothing and PPE have emerged across Europe, led by a €66.6 million Hamburg Fire Department tender. Suppliers face growing competition, making AI-driven intelligence critical for securing these long-term, high-value contracts.
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