For many organisations, Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) compliance is viewed as an administrative requirement. An incident occurs, a decision is made on whether it is reportable, and, where necessary, a report is submitted to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The latest consultation asks employers to think more carefully about occupational health diseases.
During every spell of hot weather, calls inevitably grow for the UK to introduce a legal maximum workplace temperature. At first glance, it sounds like a simple solution. If it’s too hot, work should stop.
However, when considered in the context of the wide variety of workplaces across the UK, a single legal temperature limit is neither practical nor likely to improve worker safety.
The current legal framework places the emphasis where it belongs: on assessing and managing risk.
If you export consumer goods to Europe, a major regulatory shift is coming. On 31 July 2026, the EU’s Right to Repair Directive (EU 2024/1799) will take effect, and it has significant implications for UK-based manufacturers.
Environmental compliance can sometimes feel like a moving target. Regulations evolve, guidance is updated, and expectations shift — often without much warning.
For many organisations, staying compliant isn’t about lack of commitment. It’s about managing complexity alongside everything else the business is responsible for. How can we help?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of those topics that seems to pop up everywhere at the moment — including in environment, health and safety conversations. From dashboards and predictive analytics to automated reporting, it’s often presented as the next big thing.
But is AI genuinely helpful for EHS, or is it another buzzword that risks distracting us from the basics?
As the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) continues to evolve its approach to regulation, early indicators suggest that inspections heading into 2026 will place greater emphasis on how health and safety is managed in practice — not just how it is documented.
ISO 14001, the international standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS), is being updated. The Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) was released on 5 January 2026 and is currently under ballot among ISO member bodies ahead of formal publication expected in early 2026. The new edition (ISO 14001:2026) is set to replace ISO 14001:2015, with a transition period anticipated to last up to three years.
As of 1 January 2026, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has implemented significant changes to the law governing unmanned aircraft (drones) — with new requirements around registration, markings, weight categories, Remote ID and image-capture operations that every business operator should understand. These updates are part of the CAA’s push to improve safety, accountability, and transparency in UK airspace
ISO14001 is undergoing its 5 yearly review. Find out about what changes are likely to affect the standard when it is published in 2026, and how businesses can prepare to meet the new challenges.
2025 sees a big change in energy and sustainability legislation and reporting. Find out more about ESOS, CBAM, CSRD, CCA and others here.