From the CEO’s desk
A great deal has been written about this year, marking the 40th anniversary of the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act and rightly so.
A great deal has been written about this year, marking the 40th anniversary of the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act and rightly so.
As reported in the May issue of HSM, the BSIF has seen a growth in membership from specialist suppliers of equipment and expert providers of training in the health and safety market. It’s our pleasure to introduce two of our new members, Air Management Systems Ltd (AMS) and SMH Products.
With the BSIF organising and co-ordinating a wide-range of groups, there are several updates to be shared with HSM readers. One of the first groups we take a look at is the Respiratory Protection Product Group, which was born out of the original Personal Safety Manufacturers Association (PSMA) for manufacturers of specific types of PPE.
2014 saw a step change as the UK national Safety and Health Expo was held for the first time at ExCEL in London bringing our market place to the capital for the first time in a generation.
Some years ago the BSIF Skin Protection Product Group turned into a working group to launch the ‘It’s in your Hands’ campaign. The first incarnation of this campaign came from an approach to the BSIF from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), who were concerned over the increasing incidence of work related dermatitis.
The summer has seen several published articles and comments on the 40th anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work Act, much as one would expect in the safety trade press. However I think the two most significant pieces on this subject appeared in the Daily Mail and The Sun published on 26th July and 1st August respectively.
In July the BSIF held two regional meetings, one in the north and one in the south of the UK, to allow all members the opportunity to meet with representatives from The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) and discuss any concerns or issues they may have with the proposed text of the PPE Regulation.
On Thursday 25th September, the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) will host its Networking Event and Gala Dinner and announce the winners of two awards.
The Belfry played host to the BSIF’s 17th Annual Networking Day Event on 25th September with a large turn out of BSIF delegates and guests.
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