Safety Groups UK (SGUK), the coordinating body for a network of around 73 local voluntary Occupational Health and Safety Groups across the UK, has appointed Alan Murray as its new President.
Alan Murray.
SGUK, a registered charity originally established in 1947, promotes awareness and knowledge about work-related health and safety risks by bringing together diverse groups of people to share their experiences, concerns, and solutions.
Local Safety Groups, some of which date back to the 1920s and ’30s, educate and supports non-specialists who have health and safety responsibilities as part of their wider roles, including directors and partners of small firms, general managers, HR managers, contractors, and suppliers.
Alan Murray has been the Chief Executive of the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) since 2014, and recently completed his second term as President of the European Safety Federation in April 2023. Under his leadership, the BSIF has helped to support those who ensure workplace safety and health, advocating for the appreciation of safety and health as a critical force for good in the UK. The BSIF, through initiatives like the Registered Safety Suppliers Scheme, works to ensure quality safety products are available through capable suppliers.
SGUK is committed to reducing the toll of deaths, injuries, and illnesses caused by work activities and holds up to three open meetings annually, including an annual awards ceremony in January, and organises special seminars and events on key topics.
