Effective safety culture depends not only on good policies, but on how consistently and transparently they are applied across institutions. As part of our ongoing work on research culture and EDI, we’ve launched SafetyVoice UK — an independent, sector-wide platform for laboratory users, researchers, and technical staff across UK Higher Education to share anonymised experiences of how safety policies are applied in practice. Safety is fundamental. But clear communication, appropriate documentation, and opportunities for dialogue are what make policies work well for everyone. When these elements are inconsistent, it can affect confidence, wellbeing, and the ability to work effectively. SafetyVoice UK is open to contributors from any UK HEI or research organisation. Using AI-assisted anonymisation, the platform identifies common themes across the sector while protecting individual contributors — supporting a more transparent, EDI-aligned approach to safety governance. We welcome colleagues across the sector to share their experiences or perspectives. 🔗 https://safetyvoice.org.uk/ #HigherEducation #LabSafety #EDI #SafetyCulture #ResearchCulture
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