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Author: Derry Now

Northern Ireland’s cross-border NWCAM2 project has launched to advance life and health sciences manufacturing. Backed by €9,981,033 from PEACEPLUS, it supports SMEs in sustainable processes and high-tech adoption across Northern Ireland and border counties.

Author: Construction News

Northern Ireland’s Health and Safety Executive (HSENI) is reinforcing mandatory training for construction workers handling diisocyanates. Exposure risks include occupational asthma and dermatitis, with EU-derived regulations still in effect across Northern Ireland.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Across every sector, the conversation around workplace protection is shifting from compliance to capability, from obligation to leadership. This edition examines how individuals, regulators, and innovators are shaping higher standards that benefit both business and society. Glanua’s Áine Healy wins Health & Safety Manager of the Year at Health and Safety Excellence Awards 2025 underscores the value of expertise and accountability. Her award signals how leadership in risk management now drives measurable performance across organisations. At a policy level, HSENI urges construction firms to train workers on hazardous diisocyanates serves as a timely call for vigilance. Regulatory expectations are tightening, and training remains the foundation of any effective safety culture. Technology continues to accelerate progress. VelocityEHS secures top EHS software ranking for workplace safety demonstrates how data-led systems are transforming how companies anticipate and address risks before they escalate. These stories trace a consistent theme: a sector redefining its priorities around prevention, precision, and people. Progress depends not only on rules or recognition but on a shared drive to make every work environment safer, smarter, and more sustainable.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Revisiting one of this year’s standout success stories, Áine Healy, Group HSQE and Sustainability Director at Glanua, has been honoured as Health & Safety Manager of the Year at Health and Safety Excellence Awards 2025.

Author: Globe Newswire

VelocityEHS has introduced AI-powered enhancements to its Incident Management system, boosting hazard detection and corrective action efficiency. These tools help organisations streamline safety processes, improve root cause analysis, and prevent workplace incidents.

Author: IRSST

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety and IRSST have signed a five-year partnership to strengthen research collaboration. The alliance aims to improve workplace safety, prevent occupational diseases, and advance scientific knowledge across Canada.

Author: Love Belfast

Health Matters Occupational Health appoints Dr Gary Ferguson as Medical Director to strengthen clinical leadership, governance, and workplace health services. The move enhances complex case management and positions the company for scalable growth.

Author: PR Newswire

EcoOnline has expanded its ePermits solution globally, offering a digital platform for managing high-risk work. The system improves compliance, visibility, and operational efficiency while reducing time spent on manual permit management.

Author: Agg-Net

Ireland’s Health and Safety Authority has appointed Mark Cullen as its new CEO following his interim tenure. Cullen brings 25 years of experience across operational and leadership roles, including chemicals, product safety, and national accreditation.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Health and safety are now central to how organisations define excellence, shaping cultures that prioritise prevention, responsibility, and innovation. This edition examines how leadership and cooperation are advancing these principles across industries and borders. Celebrating Leadership in Workplace Safety – Entries Now Open for the Health & Safety Excellence Awards 2026 highlights how recognition programmes continue to inspire progress, setting higher benchmarks for performance and accountability. Mark Cullen takes leadership of Ireland’s Health and Safety Authority signals a strategic moment for Ireland’s regulatory landscape, with a renewed focus on proactive engagement and worker well-being. CCOHS and IRSST strengthen collaboration to advance workplace safety reflects the growing importance of partnerships that share data, insight, and expertise to build safer, more resilient working environments. These stories capture a sector defined by foresight and shared purpose. As technology reshapes the modern workplace, the responsibility to protect people and empower progress has never been clearer. The health and safety community continues to demonstrate that leadership in this field is not only about compliance, but about creating enduring frameworks for trust and performance.