Being competent in a quarry environment is crucial, although what constitutes "competence" can be unclear. Francis Morrall, Deputy Chief Executive of the British Ceramic Confederation, explains the steps taken to remove ambiguity.

Accidents in the workplace are to some degree inevitable, especially in sectors dealing with heavy loads and machinery. Clive James, Training Development Manager at St John Ambulance, outlines the key areas businesses must consider.

Materials science is making a big contribution to the field of ball development in rugby and other major sports, reports Guy Richards.