ADSL delivered another successful Zero Harm Week during the last week of February, bringing together 1,400 employees and contractors across four locations for a programme of interactive activities focused on strengthening safe working practices and encouraging open conversations about what it means to look after ourselves and one another at work. 

Zero Harm Week is an important fixture in the ADSL calendar, offering a dedicated space for participants to refresh their knowledge, build confidence in practical safety skills, and explore how individual behaviours contribute to safer outcomes across the business. This year’s event blended learning, demonstration and hands–on participation to help reinforce clear, practical approaches to everyday risk. 

Members of the ADSL Health and Safety Team delivered a diverse range of activities designed to mirror real‑life scenarios, highlight how decisions are made under pressure, and show how planning and communication influence safe working. These included the Tetris Rocker challenge, which encouraged participants to think critically about sequencing, control measures and time management, and the Human Factors game, which focused on teamwork, distraction, stress and resource management. Participants also took part in quick fire tasks such as the Rubik’s Cube timed activity, alongside mental health puzzles led by ADSL Mental Health First Aiders and Restart a Heart CPR demonstrations, which provided essential lifesaving guidance.  

The event was further supported by Aspire Defence Limited, who showcased a retro 80s‑style Monopoly inspired board focused on PPE and risk‑assessment awareness. As well as contractors, Gavin Jones, Sodexo, Veolia, UKPN, and Hills, who hosted a variety of informative stands covering topics such as waste and recycling, PPE inclusivity, COSHH in the home, knife safety, hazard awareness and the use of VR technology. These sessions offered valuable insight into how different sectors approach safety and encouraged attendees to consider how similar principles can be applied in their own roles. 

Throughout the week, colleagues had the opportunity to share experiences, ask questions and build on the behaviours that help create a safer working environment. The focus on taking the time to understand risks, think ahead and support one another underpinned each session, reflecting ADSL’s 2026 safety message of ‘Take Time 2 Take Care’ and our ongoing efforts to strengthen a culture where safe decision making is embedded in everyday activity. 

ADSL extends its thanks to everyone who delivered, supported and participated in this year’s Zero Harm Week. The engagement across all locations demonstrated the continued value of coming together to learn, reflect and take practical steps toward preventing harm and promoting safer ways of working.