Emily Hardy

Nov 8, 2024 | britsafe.org | Liam Knight |Stuart Taylor |Emily Hardy |James Tyrell

The growing need for accredited trainingWorkplace transport accidents are still a major issue. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) frequently reports that many accidents could have been avoided with better training. Often, the problem lies in outdated or insufficient training. When operators aren’t properly trained, the risks multiply. This means serious injuries, costly fines and even fatalities.

Nov 7, 2024 | britsafe.org | Stuart Taylor |Emily Hardy |James Tyrell |Andy Brooke

Thankfully, when it comes to forklift trucks, most reputable employers understand the need for basic novice training for new operators. Given the size and power of these machines, it’s easy to see why this is a recognised requirement. Photograph: Mentor FLT TrainingBut what’s just as important is ensuring that any good work done initially to equip an operator to work safely is not lost as time goes on.

Nov 27, 2023 | carnegieendowment.org | Satyendra Prasad |Emily Hardy

As COP28 approaches, Pacific Island officials are working to secure marine health while promoting the resilience of Blue Economy industries, such as coastal fisheries. Earlier this month, the Pacific Islands Forum meeting centered discussions on the ocean as a collective resource and cultural identity. But a new development is causing tension between economic growth and ocean protection efforts: deep-sea mining.

Nov 7, 2023 | newsecuritybeat.org | Emily Hardy

The  featured some of the hottest days ever recorded. Feminists should be alarmed.   Climate change may not seem like a feminist issue on its face. A warming planet poses a cross-cutting and common threat. But the perception that climate impacts result in uniform harm produces partial solutions that neglect the world’s most vulnerable populations. This alone makes environmental justice a gender justice issue as well.