newsFollowing the Smiler roller coaster crash at Alton Towers on 2 June 2015, Merlin Entertainments has been fined £5million for health and safety breaches resulting in significant physical and psychological injuries.
newsThe 2016 European Week for Safety and Health at Work, taking place between 24-28 October, is promoting the importance of safe and healthy working throughout the working life.
newsIn 2017, the British Safety Council will celebrate its 60th anniversary and to demonstrate the contribution it has made to improving the safety and health of workers over the years, the charity will release a digital record of historic materials, long thought to have been lost.
newsThe Prime Minister has confirmed her commitment to support mental health, with a particular focus on young people, as well as her plans to transform attitudes to mental health in the workplace.
newsAt a gala film night held on 23 March at the historic Regent Street cinema, the British Safety Council revealed the winner and finalists of its short film competition.
newsThe UK Government has been urged to scrap its approach to deregulation of health and safety legislation in the light of the Grenfell Tower blaze.
newsMike Robinson, chief executive of the British Safety Council, has announced the appointment of Lawrence Waterman, a passionate health and safety campaigner, as the new Chairman of the British Safety Council.
news“The Grenfell Tower tragedy must prompt a considerable step change in how fire risk in tower blocks is managed,” urged leading safety bodies in Britain.
newsThe British Safety Council, one of the world’s most trusted leaders in health, safety and environmental management, has opened its office in Mumbai, which will serve the Indian market.
newsWhat will wellbeing look like in a workplace dominated by insecurity, gig work and intelligent machines?
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