Grenfell Tower fire: Scotland highlights £900m funding gap for cladding remediation
June 14, 2022
72 people were killed by the horrific fire that engulfed the Grenfell Tower block of flats in North Kensington, West London on Wednesday, 14 June 2017. Read More
Peter McGettrick appointed as new British Safety Council Chairman
November 2, 2021
Peter McGettrick has replaced Lawrence Waterman OBE CFIOSH, who recently stood down after four years in the post. Read More
International Safety Awards launched for 2022
October 17, 2021
The BSC's International Safety Awards 2022 are now open for applications, with a new category celebrating those who have transformed the sector. Read More
“Indefensible” that leaseholders have not been protected from costs – British Safety Council responds to Fire Safety Act
May 20, 2021
The Fire Safety Act passed into law in late April. The British Safety Council provides its view on the legislation. Read More
Government working from home advert ‘shows a complete lack of understanding around health and safety’, says British Safety Council
March 5, 2021
British Safety Council says 'Government advert risks legitimising poor practice, the costs of which ultimately end up on the NHS'. Read More
British Safety Council announces winners of the International Safety Awards
March 16, 2020
The British Safety Council has revealed the winners of its 2020 International Safety Awards. The awards recognise and celebrate organisations from around the world which have shown a true dedication to keeping their workers and workplaces healthy and safe over the last year. Read More
General election: ‘We want to see a cross-party consensus on health and safety standards,’ says British Safety Council Chief Executive
December 11, 2019
With the upcoming general election, on 12 December 2019, the British Safety Council wants to ensure that the main political parties consider making policy commitments on occupational health, safety and wellbeing. Read More
Health, safety and wellbeing in the modern workplace
October 28, 2019
The 11th edition of the British Safety Council Annual Conference recently brought together leaders from across the health, safety and wellbeing. With the future of so many facets of life changing rapidly, this year’s agenda was extremely topical. Read More
International Safety Awards 2019: Winners announced
April 10, 2019
The British Safety Council and Mates in Mind celebrate exceptional commitment to workplace health, safety and wellbeing at annual awards ceremony. Read More
British Safety Council establishes health, safety and wellbeing forum in India
December 3, 2018
The British Safety Council has announced the launch of the ‘India Safety Leadership Group’, a forum which will enable its members in India to share best practice and expertise in health, safety and wellbeing and lead broader change across all sectors. Read More