blogThe Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is changing their approach when assessing the robustness of company safety procedures. It will now take into account the high percentage of incidents that are caused not by a poor procedure being in place, but rather a robust procedure not being adhered to by the personnel involved. This will become a test of competency rather than a test of systems.
articleWhat is the secret of a lasting relationship? Is it actually something you ponder while reading HSM?
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.
productThe BSIF organises and coordinates a large and wide-ranging portfolio of groups for companies of all sizes who are active in the Health & Safety, Environmental Protection and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) markets in the UK and Europe.
articleAs Easter passes and the spring arrives with us it heralds a time of change. At long last we have the release draft of the revised PPE Directive which is now being set out as a regulation. This topic will be covered in a separate section.
articleSince the beginning of the year, the BSIF has seen a growth in membership from specialist suppliers of equipment and expert providers of training to the safety and health market.
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