Great Britain’s national health and safety regulator celebrated its 50th Anniversary on 1 January, half a century after its official launch on the first day of 1975. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)…
Commenting on the latest Health and Safety Executive data, showing a rise in work-related deaths in Great Britain for the second consecutive year, Dr Julie Riggs, Director of Education and…
British Safety Council held its annual Gala Dinner on 7 June to celebrate the winners of its International Safety Awards (ISAs) 2024 at the Intercontinental London Park Lane hotel in…
British Safety Council has announced that SafeSite Facilities, experts in site safety and security, are the fifth and final small employer to benefit from its Keep Thriving funding to support…
More than one hundred organisations around the world have demonstrated they are the ‘best of the best’ in the past year and been named winners of the prestigious Sword of Honour…
British Safety Council held a Gala Dinner on 24 June to celebrate the International Safety Awards (ISAs) 2022 at the Sheraton Grand Park Lane in London. The event was hosted by broadcaster…
Diabetes Awareness Week 17 June 2021 – British Safety Council survey on diabetes in the workplace Diabetes is one of the fastest growing health challenges of the 21st century, with…
British Safety Council announces further winners of the International Safety Awards 2021 The British Safety Council has today announced the individuals, teams, initiatives, and organisations who have won awards as part…
Government advert on working from home irresponsible The Government has released a COVID-19 advert urging the nation to “stay home, protect the NHS, save lives”, with the strapline ‘every online meeting…
Now is not the time for unnecessary trips to the office British Safety Council calls on Government not to pressurise employers to get workers back into the office. If people…
Workers can’t be pressured to return to offices says British Safety Council Explain the facts and trust people to make up their own mind: chief executive Mike Robinson Workers cannot…
Celebrating exceptional commitment to workplace health, safety and wellbeing British Safety Council announces the winners of the International Safety Awards 2020 The British Safety Council has announced the individuals, teams,…
British Safety Council launches COVID-19 Assurance Assessment Service “We are ready to ensure organisations are doing all they can to keep people safe as they return to work”: Mike Robinson,…
British Safety Council launches new post-lock down support for employers Government guidance is “short on detail” at a time when workers need to know they are safe – British Safety…
“Reckless” government is putting workers at risk says chief executive of British Safety Council British Safety Council demands clarity from government guidance for workers The British Safety Council has today…
Employers must protect workers or face the consequences: British Safety Council British Safety Council backs statement from HSE, CBI and TUC The British Safety Council has today backed a joint…
1 April 2020 – Live Online courses launched to support learning during the Coronavirus pandemic “There’s nothing to stop you learning from home – and staying safe” says British…
British Safety Council welcomes government support for workers in the Budget Statement “It is right that the Chancellor is focusing on workers affected by the Coronavirus crisis” says British Safety…
British Safety Council announces winners of the International Safety Awards 509 organisations from across the world achieve prestigious recognition of their work in health, safety and wellbeing The British Safety…
New research shows outdoor workers are exposed to 15% more pollution than the average Londoner We are building the evidence base that proves government must act on air quality says…
Urgent research is needed into the health of outdoor workers following new data on air pollution British Safety Council welcomes King’s College London’s research demonstrating a direct link between air…
British Safety Council welcomes measures on clean air in Queen’s Speech The proposed government’s measures on air quality, building safety and employment reform must protect workers’ health and wellbeing, says…
Mental health: prevention is the best cure British Safety Council calls on employers to safeguard their workforce’s mental health and to invest in workplace wellbeing On the eve of World Mental…
Outdoor workers are most affected by air pollution in hot weather British Safety Council welcomes HSE guidance on working in hot weather and looks forward to the regulator’s advice for…
There is no excuse for inaction or ignorance on air pollution British Safety Council, alarmed by new research, welcomes the #AirWeShare campaign in calling for urgent action on protecting outdoor workers from…