We’re taking a look at the recently published cross-industry guidance on the Safe Management of MEWPs (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms) on productions. MEWPs are ubiquitous and very useful - but if it goes wrong...

Yes, we know that Beethoven’s deafness was more likely caused by factors like lead exposure, syphilis or lupus rather than exposure to noise, but noise-related workplace issues - and fines - are on the increase

People are already turning to AI to write risk assessments and other safety-critical documents. But new evidence raises an uncomfortable question: are we handing over the thinking as well as the paperwork?