productFrom the CEO’s desk
The recent editorial comment from Georgina Bisby of Health & Safety Matters (How not to get stung!) highlights concerns about advice from safety suppliers which warrants some further comment.
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newsUse your head when buying hard hats
The BSIF is reminding people about the importance of being vigilant when buying PPE, and in particular head protection, after Builders Merchant Jewson was fined £14,000 for supplying sub-standard safety helmets.
productBeing your own worst enemy
In 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.
blogFrom the CEO’s Desk: HSE addresses the influence of ‘human error’
The 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.
articleBSIF Viewpoint: Secret to a lasting relationship
What is the secret of a lasting relationship? Is it actually something you ponder while reading HSM?
articleIntroducing the new CEO
At 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.
articleHSE Triennial Review
Findings 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.
articleFormer BSIF CEO receives British Empire Medal in New Years Honours
The 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.
articleFrom the CEO’s desk
With 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.
newsEnter now for the BSIF Safety Awards 2014
Submissions 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.
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