implementing CSR practices is crucial for organizations to become socially responsible actors, contributing to sustainable development and other needs of society. By using ISO 26001, organizations can have guidance around developing and implementing CSR practices, while also exploring the principles of responsibility and accounting, stakeholder engagement and risk management, among other related fields.

In Qatar, possessing a NEBOSH certificate is often a requirement for health and safety jobs that come with significant responsibilities such as safety officers and managers. Employers require their employees to have the NEBOSH certificate because it provides them with confidence that their workers are well-equipped to manage health and safety risks in the workplace.

Why bother? Why does it matter? Depending on location, chances are that anyone over forty grew up and started work in an environment where they never heard words like diversity and inclusion. Those words are in widespread use today and asking why can produce informative answers. Why is it important for businesses to focus on […]

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, making it a timely opportunity for employers across Qatar and the GCC to revisit one of the most serious but often underestimated workplace risks: traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Brain injuries can result from falls from height, vehicle accidents, and struck-by incidents, and while helmets and hard hats remain essential, […]

Women in Safety Week is an important opportunity to recognize the growing impact of women in health, safety, and environment roles. It is also a chance to highlight a broader truth: diverse safety leadership can improve workplace safety outcomes. Across industries, more women are entering leadership positions in occupational health and safety, environmental management, industrial […]

Every year on March 3, the world marks World Hearing Day, led by the World Health Organization, to raise awareness about preventing hearing loss and promoting ear and hearing care. Yet despite decades of guidance, regulations, and technological advancement, occupational noise remains one of the most underestimated and under-managed health risks across high-risk industries. In […]

Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) has helped organisations reduce injuries across industries worldwide. But across Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the wider GCC, it often under-delivers — not because the concept is flawed, but because the way it’s rolled out doesn’t match the reality on site. In many cases, the numbers look great: observation targets hit, cards completed, […]

Demoura Lawson Consulting is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Acumen, a leader in safety, sustainability, and ESG-focused project reporting software. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in our mission to support organisations in achieving safer, leaner, and more transparent project outcomes, powered by data, driven by impact. With over 20 years […]

In any organisation, safety outcomes are only as strong as the thinking behind them. While many safety programs focus on behaviours, tools, or safety compliance procedures, it’s our hidden assumptions—those quiet, unquestioned beliefs—that often pose the greatest risk. One of the most persistent threats to effective safety leadership is confirmation bias: the tendency to seek […]

Creating a robust safety culture in the workplace is an ongoing journey, requiring more than just written policies and training sessions. It fosters an environment where every level, from senior management to frontline workers, embraces safety. Behavior-based safety (BBS) is central to this effort, recognizing that human behavior drives safety improvements. As Dr. Robert Cialdini’s […]

EQ and Safety at Work: Understanding Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence (EQ) has become increasingly recognized as a crucial factor in enhancing workplace safety and health. Dr. Scott Geller, a behavioral psychologist, highlights that EQ might be the most vital psychological capability for promoting occupational safety. EQ allows individuals to delay immediate gratification in favor of […]

The climate crisis is an ever-pressing issue that impacts all aspects of life, with a particular emphasis on the workplace. As global temperatures rise, occupational safety and health professionals are increasingly confronted with the challenges posed by excessive heat.