British Safety Council

There is no excuse for inaction or ignorance on air pollution

The Time to Breathe campaign poster

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 air pollution

  • The site engineer at a construction site had air pollution exposure levels six times higher than that of the office worker.
  • Of all the trial participants, the lorry driver had the highest overall exposure.
  • Air pollution on the tube is high....

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/29/there-is-no-excuse-for-inaction-or-ignorance-on-air-pollution/

It’s time to recognise air pollution as an occupational health hazard

The Time to Breathe campaign poster

It’s time to recognise air pollution as an occupational health hazard

British Safety Council’s report makes the case for urgent action on the impact of air pollution on outdoor workers

The British Safety Council has launched a report ‘Impact of air pollution on the health of outdoor workers’ which provides compelling evidence to recognize ambient air pollution as an occupational health hazard in Britain. In the report, the charity presents the demands that...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/20/its-time-to-recognise-air-pollution-as-an-occupational-health-hazard/

No job, employer or regulator should take away workers’ health, safety and wellbeing

Lawrence Waterman, Chairman of the British Safety Council

No job, employer or regulator should take away workers’ health, safety and wellbeing

British Safety Council’s campaigning and research work supports the aims of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work

The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is celebrated annually on 28 April and led by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). It raises public awareness of the importance of health and safety at work, as well as the prevention of...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/04/25/no-job-employer-or-regulator-should-take-away-workers-health-safety-and-wellbeing/

The winners of International Safety Awards 2019 are announced

 The British Safety Council has revealed the winners of its prestigious 2019 International Safety Awards, which recognise and celebrate organisations from around the world which have shown a true dedication to keeping their workers and workplaces healthy and safe during the 2018 calendar year.

This year, 507 organisations of all sizes and sectors won an International Safety Award, including businesses from the UK, Africa, Asia, India, mainland Europe and the Middle East. 56 organisations were...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/02/11/the-winners-of-international-safety-awards-2019-are-announced/

The future of health and safety in the Middle East

Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of British Safety Council

How do you future-proof your organisation? At its fourth annual conference in Dubai, the British Safety Council will explore how local businesses can prepare for opportunities and challenges ahead

The British Safety Council, one of the most trusted international leaders in health, safety and environmental management, is hosting its fourth annual conference in Dubai, The Future of Health, Safety and Wellbeing in the Workplace, on Tuesday, 5...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/01/29/the-future-of-health-and-safety-in-the-middle-east/

Solving the wellbeing puzzle

Professor Dame Carol Black photographed for the RSA, commissioned by Wardour

Dame Carol Black advises how to create a wellbeing culture in three new films produced by the British Safety Council

​Recent research by the British Safety Council identified significant levels of uncertainty in the UK about wellbeing at work. Its report Not just free fruit: wellbeing at work, found that employee wellbeing is often ignored or misunderstood, with employers unsure how to define it or how to improve staff...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/01/22/solving-the-wellbeing-puzzle/

Injured workers should retain fair access to legal representation

David Parr, Policy and Technical Services Director, British Safety Council

British Safety Council supports the Usdaw campaign for the retention of fair access to legal representation for injured workers

The British Safety Council, a charity and corporate membership organisation which for over 60 years has been campaigning to protect workers, improve workplace conditions and practices, expressed its support for the Usdaw campaign for fair access to legal representation for injured workers.

David...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/10/25/injured-workers-should-retain-fair-access-to-legal-representation/

‘The best of the best’ performers in health, safety or environmental management are named

British Safety Council announces the winners of the 2018 Sword of Honour and Globe of Honour awards

The British Safety Council has announced the winners of this year’s Sword of Honour and Globe of Honour awards for the exemplary management of health, safety and environmental risks by businesses around the world. The 61 Sword of Honour and 13 Globe of Honour winning companies have demonstrated to an independent adjudication panel a proven track record of excellence in managing risks to...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/10/15/the-best-of-the-best-performers-in-health-safety-or-environmental-management-are-named/

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