The power of separation in safety conversations Speaking up about unsafe work can feel daunting especially when you’re new to the profession. Ross Douglas, Certified Member of IOSH and part of our Future Leaders Steering Group, shares a simple but powerful tip: pause and separate. 👉 By stepping aside with a manager or senior, the conversation shifts from confrontation to collaboration making space for calmer, more constructive dialogue. It’s not about avoiding conflict, but about creating the right conditions for change while protecting relationships and safety culture. Have you ever faced a tough moment where speaking up felt intimidating? Share your experiences in the comments we’d love to hear how you handled it! Find out more: https://bit.ly/4n4f9Pk #HealthAndSafety #IOSHFutureLeaders #SpeakUp (fb)

Content warning – this post discusses suicide Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is simply ask: “How are you?” This World Suicide Prevention Day, IOSH is encouraging workplaces to take small but meaningful steps to support mental health – by checking in, listening, and talking. With over 720,000 people dying by suicide globally each year, we believe that everyday conversations at work can be life-saving. Workplaces are in a unique position to notice changes in behaviour, mood, or performance – and to offer support. Here’s how you can help: ✅ Make time for regular check-ins ✅ Build peer support networks and mental health champions ✅ Create safe spaces for open, judgement-free conversations As Ruth Wilkinson, IOSH Head of Policy and Public Affairs, says: "You don’t have to fix someone’s problems – you just have to be there. A simple ‘How are you?’ can be the start of hope." Let’s change the narrative – from silence to empathy, from stigma to support. Read more here: https://bit.ly/45XDBvt #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #MentalHealthAtWork #ChangingTheNarrative #SuicidePrevention #WorkplaceWellbeing (fb)