productIn March 2009 the Information Commissioner’s Office raided the offices of the Consulting Association and exposed the existence of a blacklist containing the details of 3,213 construction workers. The blacklist had been used by over 40 UK construction companies and news of its existence was a cause of great concern for the BSIF.
newsThe BSIF has announced that its Federation Council has appointed Alan Murray as its new Chief Executive Officer to succeed David Lummis who will retire in March 2014.
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articleAt the start of 2014, the BSIF Federation council announced the appointment of Alan Murray as its new Chief Executive Officer to succeed David Lummis who will retire in March 2014.
articleFindings of the long awaited Triennial Review of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) were published on January 9th, concluding that the HSE is fit for purpose as a non-departmental public body and that, with some recommended improvements, it should continue to carry out all of its functions. HSM provides a roundup of key stakeholder reactions.
articleThe BSIF would like to congratulate all the extraordinary people named in the New Year’s Honours list announced on 30th December 2013. We want to particularly single out Geoff Hooke, a founding member and former CEO of the BSIF, who received a British Empire Medal for his services to the Safety Clothing and Equipment Sector.
articleWith recent statistics released by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) showing a decrease in the number of deaths and injuries in the workplace, these highlight the serious progress that has been made in the health and safety industry in the UK. Whilst one death or injury in the workplace is one too many, compared to statistics from around the world, the UK stands out from the crowd.
newsSubmissions are now open for this year’s BSIF Safety Awards which will take place at Safety & Health Expo at the London Excel in June. You don’t have to be a member of the BSIF to enter the awards, they are also open to non-members looking to publicise their products and services.
productOn April 14th the BSIF Safety Awards judging panel will decide who will receive the coveted awards for product innovation, service and safety excellence which are sponsored this year by Scott Safety. The winners will be announced and the awards presented on Tuesday 17th June at Safety & Health Expo 2014 in ExCel London.
blog2014 is shaping up to be a very important milestone in the Occupational Health and Safety market in the UK. This year sees the 40th anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work Act, a key element in the reduction of workplace fatalities from over 650 in 1974 to less than 150 at present, a figure still too high which must be reduced further.
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