Blogs
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ESG – SafeLane Global’s journey towards Future-Fitness has begun
SafeLane Global is taking the next step forward in its ESG journey by adopting the Future-Fit methodology. By utilising measurable and benchmarkable goals, SafeLane Global is undertaking ambitious measures to ensure a better tomorrow.
The value of a UXO survey
Having a UXO survey can save time, money, reputations and lives. Here’s why you need one – because UXO is still found all over the UK! In this blog post, we talk about UXO found in a moor (which was previously a military training site), a small town near Cornwall, and on a road near a pub!
Ordnance found in Shrewsbury
Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) has been found in Shrewsbury three times in three weeks. Why is Shrewsbury facing this contamination issue, and what can be done about it?
Why is UXO still found in Rotherwas, Hereford?
Yesterday, a hand grenade was found in Rotherwas, Hereford. Why is unexploded ordnance (UXO) still found in Rotherwas, Hereford, over 70 years since WWII ended? Learn about Rotherwas' munitions factory, Luftwaffe bombings, and why UXO risk assessments are important for intrusive ground works.
The Falklands Forty Bike Ride: Everything You Need To Know
The Falklands Forty's much-anticipated bike ride is less than a month away. SafeLane Global is delighted to announce the final itinerary of the ride, in addition to highlighting some of the outstanding and inspirational veterans that will be participating.
Oceans for Good
We, as a species, are reliant on the ocean. Discover why the ocean is such an important asset - providing jobs, a wealth of biodiversity, and sustainable energy. Featuring an infographics by UKRI as a part of their Oceans for Good campaign.
Staff Spotlight with Rhiannon Davies
Ahead of the UN's International Women's Day 2022, we're interviewing one of SafeLane's strong, female leaders. Meet Rhiannon - SafeLane's Head of Marketing and Communications.
Celebrating Digital Media Detection Dogs
Today we celebrate digital media detection dogs after Hertz, a German Shorthaired Pointer, won a PDSA Dickin medal.
Falklands Forty – 100th Cyclists’ Memorial Service and Updates
Our latest Falklands Forty update! The team, sponsored by SafeLane, attended the 100th Cyclists' Memorial Service in Meriden - read more and meet a new team member, Gary Carr.
World Patient Safety Day
World Patient Safety Day falls on the 17th September annually – it’s to raise global awareness for the reduction of patient harm. SafeLane's highly qualified field staff proactively work to prevent risks that may lead to patient harm – both through education and the provision of medical support.
Alex Hammerton under the staff spotlight
Alex Hammerton is a member of SafeLane’s Management Accountancy team, a team that’s both a critical cog in the well-oiled International Operations machine, and a centre for brilliant banter! In his staff spotlight we discover more about what these number crunchers get up to.
Why a school needed a UXO watching brief
A watching brief is when an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) engineer watches works; here's why a school in Kent needed one.
The humble heroes combatting WWII’s explosive legacy
Tuesday the 27th of July started like any other day for Daniel Steinbach’s explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) teams. Carefully, methodically they surveyed a construction site in Germany, looking for unexploded ordnance (UXO).
Community engagement in Somalia
The nature of the explosive threat mitigation work SafeLane undertakes can of course be dangerous – community engagement is therefore critical for several key reasons...
Falklands Forty: Endeavour, Endurance and Comradeship
Falklands Forty is a week long veteran bike ride scheduled to take place in 2022 to mark 40 years since the Falklands War.
Marine UXO Project Manager Andrew Lonsdale
Meet Andrew Lonsdale MIExpE, he’s a former Royal Navy Petty Officer Clearance Diver who’d already achieved notoriety at SafeLane before he even joined full time! Read on to discover more.
Who should you trust to conduct a UXO risk assessment?
A UXO risk assessment is a necessity you just want to tick off your to do list as quickly as possible. However, with more and more suppliers to choose from, how do you pick the best provider? In this guide we highlight the checks you need to make before placing your order.
Is the disposal of UXO destroying marine environment?
In this subject matter expert opinion piece by SafeLane’s Marine Director Ryan Prophet, he explains how seriously the protection of the fragile marine ecosystem is taken – and what innovations exist to protect from UXO disposal operations.
Why work in mine action?
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Assistant Mahmoud Abakir Ezairig explains how past experience motivated him to join the mine action sector. #MineActionApril
Samuel Khamis’ role as an Admin, Finance and Logistics Officer plays a vital role in mine action work in South Sudan
Find out how Samuel’s skills help contribute to mine action work, created safer spaces in South Sudan.
Supporting women to work in mine action
Mine action is traditionally male dominated; but we’re making strides to change this gender imbalance and make the sector more accessible to women like Salma. #MineActionApril
How does mine action benefit communities?
Ashley Le Boydre, a SafeLane EOD Mentor from Australia, describes the far reaching, positive ripples of mine action operations. #MineActionApril
What differences do mine action activities make?
EOD Mentor Team Leader Christian Jansson explains the differences that mine action activities make to local communities. #MineActionApril
Championing Tobias Chiumburu
Today we’re honouring Tobias Chiumburu, our longest-serving, legendary Explosive Ordnance Disposal Operator and Mentor who served the mine action sector for 24 years before his well-deserved retirement.
Demining Western Sahara
As part of our mine action series, Deminer Abdelahi Muesa shares with us what it's like to contribute to demining efforts in Western Sahara.
Chef Ibrahim feeds team for 200 days in lockdown in Western Sahara
Ibrahim is a dedicated cook working to support humanitarian mine action in Western Sahara. During lockdown, Ibrahim kept the team fed for 200 days! He kindly spent some time telling us how his role support mine action work...
How mine action benefits Sudan
As part of our International Mine Action Day series, we asked Abdel Moneim El-Tayeb about his logistics role in Sudan and what made him want to work in this sector. #MineActionApril
Mine Action in Mali
From Ammunition Technician to Mine Action Project Manager in Mali: documenting the inimitable career of Chris ‘Yogi’ Lawrie. #MineActionApril
Companies that care day
It's companies that care day: so let's celebrate our colleagues who’ve taken time over the last 12 challenging months to raise money to help others.
International Women’s Day 2021 – Choose to challenge with Marta Macanda
International Women’s Day 2021 is focused on choosing to challenge, making it the perfect day to shine the staff spotlight on Marta Macanda, SafeLane’s Office and Finance Manager in Mozambique.