Safety in numbers at the Health & Safety Event

THE HEALTH & Safety Event will return its biggest edition to date from 8-10 April 2025 at the NEC Birmingham. This large-scale event will unite 13,000+ professionals working in the health and safety sector, to discover a wide range of exhibitors, valuable networking opportunities, and CPD-accredited content.

The latest and innovative products and services across the industry will be showcased, with 350+ exhibitors providing visitors the chance to find out what’s new on the market and source new suppliers. Exhibitors will include Barbour, Draeger, Evotix, JSP, Mascot Workwear, Milwaukee, Portwest, RS, Skechers, Tilsatec, U-Power, Uvex and many more.

Over the course of three days, attendees will have access to 60+ hours of free CPD-accredited content across multiple theatres, alongside live demonstrations, interactive workshops, and exclusive networking opportunities.

Product categories

View 10,000+ products and solutions at The Health & Safety Event, including: Asbestos Control, Breathing/Respiratory Prevention, Confined Space, Drug & Alcohol Testing, Driver Safety, Emergency/First Aid Equipment, Environmental/Waste Management, Fall Arrest & Prevention, Gas Detection, Hazardous Material Storage & Handling, HR/Recruitment, Legal Advice/Insurance, Lone Worker, Manual/Material Handling, Material Handling Equipment, Monitoring Instrumentation/Devices, Noise Control/Hand Arm Vibration, Occupational Health & Wellbeing, Occupational Hygiene, Personal Protection (PPE), Plant/Machinery Safety, Risk Assessment, Safety & Health Software, Slip & Trip Prevention, Training & Qualifications, Warehouse Safety, Workplace Cleaning and Workplace Ergonomics.

CPD accredited content

The Health & Safety Event is proud to offer five CPD-accredited seminar theatres, curated by experts to improve health and safety management. Ensuring that attendees receive comprehensive and up-to-date information on the most critical aspects of health and safety, including driver safety, lone worker safety and more. From the latest insights, regulatory changes and updates, to impactful case studies. Attendees are able to ask any burning questions you may have during the Q&A after each session.

The Keynote Theatre supported by IOSH is the main stage at The Health & Safety Event will welcome key industry speakers who will be providing the latest news and updates as well as regulations, guidance, and training within the health and safety industry.

Visit the Practical Safety Theatre to hear from the experts on how to create a safe and compliant working environment. Gain the practical tools and knowledge to protect you and your employees from danger, whilst helping to look after the future of your business or organisation.

Our Knowledge Exchange Theatre, sponsored by Arco and supported by HSM will feature a series of sessions covering the challenges faced by health and safety professionals and practitioners. Hear from industry experts who are making a difference in the workplace and safety culture.

A popular theatre is The Driver Safety Theatre, in partnership with Driving for Better Business. Hear from leading experts share a series of presentations and panel discussions covering legislation updates, driver fatigue, distraction, staff culture, vehicle safety and much more.

Finally, our Lone Worker Safety Live will be bring bite-size interactive sessions, experts, and those with practical experience will share their knowledge to bring you best practice ways to manage the key issues of wellbeing, safety, and security for lone and remote workers.

Industry partnerships 

The event is continually backed by the leading associations in the sector including the British Safety Industry Federation, NEBOSH, HSE, UKATA, SHEP, NASC and more.

BSIF’s Registered Safety Supplier Trail

Non-compliant and potentially unsafe PPE is a growing issue within the health and safety industry. Many products on the market are claiming to be CE approved but in reality, are not certified to the appropriate European standards and putting lives at risk.

In partnership with British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), we introduce the Registered Safety Supplier Trail. All suppliers of this trail are members of BSIF and have signed a binding declaration that the safety equipment and services they offer meet the appropriate standards, fully complies with the PPE regulations and is appropriately marked.

Follow the trail and be assured that the PPE you are buying from is a Registered Safety Supplier.

Health & Safety Executive (HSE)

Great Britain’s regulator for workplace health and safety, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), is delighted to be exhibiting at The Health and Safety Event. HSE will be accessible throughout the show to take enquiries, highlight new guidance and demonstrate training, tools, products and services that can help organisations with their health and safety challenges.

HSE experts will share their latest thinking on health and safety. Their speakers will present and run interactive workshops on key topics such as work-related stress, musculoskeletal disorders, noise and vibration (including hearing loss) and asbestos. Understand your legal obligations and gain new insights into research findings and guidance for effective improvements while ensuring compliance.

HSE speakers will be on-stand after their sessions to answer your and their team will be on hand to guide you through HSE’s resources, products and services. This is also your opportunity to explore our extensive training solutions and discuss specific courses with specialist staff.

Networking opportunities

The Health & Safety Event reunites thousands of visitors every year from within the health and safety industry from the industrial, commercial and public sectors. This is the chance for high-level health & safety professionals to catch up with peers and join the industry.

Networking Café - Head over to the Networking Café to relax, unwind and network. Positioned at the centre of the show, catch up with contacts over a bite to eat or snack.

Networking Drinks - At the end of Day One and Two for complimentary networking drinks. Head directly to the Networking Café to meet your colleagues, friends and peers for a glass or two of wine, beer or juice.

VIP Lounge - The invite-only VIP Lounge allows delegates to experience an elevated experience at the show during exhibition hours. The ideal area to build your business industry contacts.

NEOBSH and IOSH Café - Connect and build valuable professional relationships by engaging in networking opportunities at the NEBOSH and IOSH Café's. The ideal place for like-minded health and safety individuals to come together, exchange ideas, and foster collaboration.

Start-up Street 

Start-Up Street is a collaborative hub of start-ups that are shaping the future of risk management and saving lives.

Meet the game-changing leaders of tomorrow. Interact with people at the cutting edge of tech innovation and find out how they are approaching funding and scaling while tackling some the greatest challenges facing health and safety.

Supporting women in health and safety

As the industry evolves, diverse perspectives and expertise are essential for driving innovation, solving complex challenges, and ensuring comprehensive safety practices. The Health & Safety Event is dedicated to increasing representation, which is vital to the industry's progress.

The Health & Safety Event welcomes the Women in Health & Safety Group to this year’s event. This influential organisation is dedicated to empowering women, fostering mentorship, and breaking barriers in the health and safety profession.

Heather Beach, a recognised leader and advocate for inclusion in health and safety, will lead a dedicated panel discussion. This session will explore the unique challenges and opportunities women face in the industry while highlighting actionable strategies for creating a more inclusive workplace.

To encourage meaningful connections and collaborations, the event will feature a dedicated networking session for attendees, celebrating diversity and the shared goal of building a stronger, more inclusive community.

Co-located events 

The Health and Safety Event 2025 will be co-located with The Security Event, The Fire Safety Event, The Workplace Event, and the National Cyber Security Show. The co-location of these events brings together the industry under one roof of business and networking. Access all shows with just one pass.

Find out more and register for your free pass at: www.healthandsafetyevent.com