Organisations are increasingly prioritising efficient and effective health and safety operations as a critical component of performance and risk management. Leading the edition, our first featured story showcases a benchmark in health and safety innovation and workforce well-being. Entries for the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2026 are now open and will remain so until 16 January 2026. To look back at the standard set earlier this year, Ashview Consultants’ 2025 win for Mental Health and Well-being Initiative of the Year demonstrated the proactive, people-centred excellence the programme continues to recognise. Lanas Healthcare Technology expands through Clanwilliam acquisition highlights how digital platforms can transform operational practices in health-related sectors. By streamlining record-keeping and enabling data-driven decision-making, the integration of advanced systems supports safer, more reliable care delivery and strengthens organisational compliance. The Fast Fire Watch Company integrates AI to optimise safety operations illustrates the growing role of technology in proactive risk management. Automated scheduling, real-time monitoring, and intelligent reporting systems improve response times, reduce human error, and enhance operational consistency across facilities. These developments collectively show a clear trajectory: organisations are embedding innovation, technology, and workforce support into the core of health and safety operations.