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Process Optimisation

Author: Archie Villaflores

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.

Bretland Group Wins Health & Safety Team of the Year at Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

At the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2025, Bretland Group has been named Health & Safety Team of the Year. Entries for 2026 are now open for submission.

Safety Advances

Author: Archie Villaflores

The health and safety sector continues to demonstrate resilience and innovation, reflected in the latest developments shaping workplace standards. Flashback to earlier this year at the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2025, Bretland Group wins as Health & Safety Team of the Year, showcasing operational excellence and a commitment to embedding robust safety practices across business environments. Their achievement underscores the value of coordinated safety strategies and continuous improvement in organisational culture. In regulatory developments, CCPC revises circulating pump safety warning for Irish tradespeople reinforces the importance of proactive hazard management. Adjustments to the product list ensure targeted risk mitigation, highlighting the sector’s ongoing focus on protecting frontline workers while maintaining operational continuity. Meanwhile, Blackline Safety opens offices in Germany and UAE to boost regional operations illustrates how technological solutions are expanding global reach, providing enhanced support for connected safety systems across Europe and the Middle East. The company’s approach demonstrates the growing role of digital innovation in elevating safety monitoring and compliance on an international scale. These updates illustrate the sector’s capacity to combine recognition, regulatory diligence, and technological advancement to reinforce safer workplaces. Explore how these developments are shaping safety practice across industries by reading the full articles.

Sao Do Group launches medical facility to enhance worker healthcare and safety

Author: Vietnam Investment Review

Vietnam-based Sao Do Group has inaugurated a modern medical facility at Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park to improve healthcare and safety for its workforce. The facility supports occupational health, emergency care, and sustainable industrial development in Haiphong.

Blackline Safety opens offices in Germany and UAE to boost regional operations

Author: Financial Post

Blackline Safety, a Canada-based connected safety technology company, expands into Germany and the UAE to support industrial and energy sector clients. The move enhances regional service, training, and operational safety across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Sanmina grows medical facility in Cork and creates 150 jobs

Author: Silicon Republic

US medical technology manufacturer Sanmina is investing in its Fermoy, Cork facility, creating 150 skilled jobs across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and operations. The development strengthens Ireland’s medtech manufacturing capabilities and workforce.

Optima Health expands into Ireland and boosts digital health platform

Author: Proactive Investors

Optima Health, a UK-based provider of corporate health and wellbeing services, has expanded into Ireland with the acquisition of Cognate Health. The company reports 17% revenue growth and upgrades its digital health platform.

CCPC revises circulating pump safety warning for Irish tradespeople

Author: Ireland Live

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has revised its product safety warning on circulating pumps in Ireland, removing several models from the list. The update highlights ongoing risk management and compliance within the health and safety sector.

Belden and Accenture deploy AI systems to enhance workplace safety

Author: Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Belden and Accenture have partnered to develop AI-driven safety systems for factories and warehouses. The initiative enhances workplace safety and operational efficiency with the help of advanced physical AI technologies.

VelocityEHS secures top EHS software ranking for workplace safety

Author: Global Newswire

VelocityEHS, a Chicago-based provider of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) software, has topped the G2 Fall 2025 Grid® for customer satisfaction and market presence. The platform leverages AI to improve workplace safety worldwide.

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