Health and safety stories

EcoOnline's first Mega Trends Report charts a shift from compliance checklists to connected risk data and real-time frontline engagement.

EWS to open Canadian hub for satellite-first remote monitoring, backing the move with a multi-million CAD $ investment and local hires.

Stolthaven is rolling out more Ultimo tools to unify global terminal maintenance, tighten safety controls and embed AI into daily workflows.

Blackline Safety fits sniffer dogs with GPS gas monitors, pairing canine noses with connected tech to track leaks for rural utilities.

Belluno fire brigade adopts connected gas and radiation monitors to bolster venue safety ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Sphera names Chris Gutheil CTO to lead its global tech strategy and accelerate Sphera AI development for risk and compliance customers.

Sphera's hazardous materials platform becomes NASA's standard system, launched with Defence Logistics Agency backing across key centres.

EcoOnline appoints David Orstad Chief Customer Officer to lead global customer functions and launch new managed services offering.

Spence Software shifts its S2Web SaaS platform to 11:11 Systems' cloud, slashing IT spending by 50% and boosting performance and control.

Summa Equity has bought workforce safety provider Peoplesafe from ECI Partners to back its tech-enabled resilience strategy and expansion.

Spectralink's new S1000 DECT platform brings serverless, site-wide voice to frontline workers with direct Microsoft Teams integration.

Motorola launches Avigilon Visual Alerts, an on-prem AI system that spots bespoke safety and security risks across complex camera networks.

Vector launches AI tool that links safety incident reports to targeted training, aiming to cut repeat accidents and speed compliance action.

Energy efficiency in buildings has surged to the top of global infrastructure agendas as organisations chase decarbonisation and lower costs.

Port of Tyne says a private 5G network from BT and Ericsson has boosted safety, automation and real-time oversight across its estate.

Siemens' PEARL study finds smart, precisely controlled lab airflow boosts safety, slashes energy use and validates digital twin design.

Yorkshire's Apollo3D launches Infinity Virtual Tours, turning Matterport scans into guided, data-rich journeys for retail, venues and estates teams.

Nearly half of security providers lag in adopting AI, while workforce pressures and tech gaps challenge the sector's future, says Trackforce report.

Blackline Safety appoints Vasi Philomin from Siemens to its board to enhance AI strategy for real-time worker safety and productivity data use.

Blackline Safety secures first order from ADNOC for 1,000 gas detectors and 1,200 location beacons under a deal to supply up to 28,000 units and services.