How is AI influencing safety decisions at work?

If you work in critical infrastructure or process industries and artificial intelligence (AI) plays a role in safety-related work, researchers want to hear about your experience.

On behalf of HSE, Emlyn Square is running a short survey to understand how engineering and safety professionals use AI tools to support decision-making and problem solving.

The anonymous survey takes around 10 minutes to complete and explores how AI is shaping safety-critical work.

The research forms part of the ThinkSHARP project, which is investigating how AI is transforming cognitive work in critical infrastructure and process industries.

The project is funded by the UK’s AI Safety Institute (AISI) through the AISI Challenge Fund.

Take part

Complete the survey: AI use in UK infrastructure and process industries.

After completing the survey, you can also register your interest in taking part in a follow-up research interview.

Please respond by 17 April 2026.

HSE launches 2026 annual science review

The review illustrates how HSE uses science, engineering and analytical work to protect people and places.

Case studies in this years review include:

• strengthening AI standards for cutting-edge people detection systems
• investigating potentially environmentally catastrophic releases of thousands of litres of highly corrosive acid
• research into safer liquid hydrogen refueling stations

Visit HSE’s website to download the 2026 Annual Science Review.

Register for the radiation protection adviser workshop

13 May 2026, Core Technology Facility, Manchester.

The radiation protection adviser (RPA) workshop will give non-nuclear RPAs the opportunity to discuss current regulatory matters under the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17) and meet members of HSE’s radiation team.

Planned discussion topics include; IRR17 interpretation, HSE radiation policy matters and RADAN case studies and feedback.

Places for the workshop are limited, so early booking is encouraged. Visit our website to find out more details, view prices or book your place: Radiation protection adviser workshop

For further information and updates on HSE’s range of training and events, you can:

• sign-up to receive training and events ebulletin updates
• view the full list of available training courses 

UKHSA issues advice to check first aid kits for contaminated wipes

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is urging people to check their first aid kits for contaminated cleaning wipes.

Recent guidance highlights a continued risk of Burkholderia stabilis infections from contaminated alcohol‑free wipes found in some first aid kits.

UKHSA is asking anyone responsible for first aid supplies to check for the affected products and follow the guidance to remove and replace them if needed.

Full details and recommended actions can be found on the GOV.UK website.

April is Stress Awareness Month, while 1 to 7 April is Global Asbestos Awareness Week

Both periods act as a timely reminder to check that you’re managing health and safety risks properly and making sure you’re compliant with law.

To find out more and gain access to support and resources, read our news updates on HSE’s campaign website:

• Take action this Stress Awareness Month – prevent work-related stress
• Global Asbestos Awareness week 2026