IOSH Working Safely e-learning course (1st May 2012)

An e-learning version of the established IOSH Working Safely course has been launched by the British Safety Council. The course provides people at any level, in any sector, with a sound grounding in the essentials of he

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New manifesto puts managing risk at the heart of the future of health and safety (25th April 2012)

The British Safety Council (BSC) has launched Working Well, its first ever manifesto for workplace health and safety.

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Supreme Court ruling on asbestos liability welcomed (3rd April 2012)

The British Safety Council has welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling which has rejected insurers’ appeal concerning liability for asbestos exposure...

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Supreme Court ruling on asbestos liability welcomed (1st April 2012)

The British Safety Council has welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling which has rejected insurers’ appeal concerning liability for asbestos exposure.

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Promoting a sense of common purpose (1st February 2012)

Those working in health & safety today are faced with the challenge of developing a sensible and proportionate health and safety culture and banishing rhetoric,explains the British Safety Council,which organises the seminar

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British Safety Council launches its own IOSH Managing Safely e-learning course (1st October 2011)

The British Safety Council has expanded its extensive portfolio of health and safety e-learning courses by launching an e-learning version of the well-established face-toface IOSH Managing Safely course.

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Sword and Globe of Honour awards encourage higher standards (1st September 2011)

As one of the world's leading advocates of workplace health and safety, the British Safety Council strongly believes that excellence in the management of health, safety and environmental risks should be recognised and r

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Changes afoot for Health & Safety in Scotland (1st September 2011)

With the health & safety landscape in the UK changing rapidly, Neal Stone takes a look at some of the factors which are affecting Scotland in particular

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Chartered director status (1st June 2011)

British Safety Council chief executive, Julie Nerney, has achieved chartered director status.

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What is the cost of a life? First corporate manslaughter conviction results in £385,000 fine for Cotswold Geotechnic Holdings (18th February 2011)

It was announced this week that Cotswold Geotechnic Holdings has become the first company to be convicted of the new offence of corporate manslaughter...

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Keep up to date with the experts (1st February 2011)

The British Safety Council has pulled out all the stops to ensure that the issues being addressed as part of the seminar programme at Health & Safety '11 South are topical,informative and expertly delivered,explains Neal St

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Workers urged to be cautious in bad weather (16th December 2010)

Workers should take extra care during the adverse weather conditions, the British Safety Council warned today...

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Safety qualification raising standards across the board (1st October 2010)

From a young persons' charity to a social housing association, the rising popularity of the British Safety Council's Level 1 award is leading to widespread health and safety success

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Building knowledge and developing confidence (1st October 2010)

Ahead of the northern leg of the Heath & Safety '10 series,Neal Stone takes a look at some of the health & safety issues faced by organisations in this region and explains what visitors to the Bolton show can expect to gain

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BSC champions environmental management (1st September 2010)

The British Safety Council has launched a globe of honour to recognise elite performance in environmental management...

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Tackling Scotland's safety challenges (1st September 2010)

With its immense breadth of industry and commerce, the case for holding a health & safety event in Scotland is compelling.Neal Stone explains how the seminar programme has been designed with this breadth in mind and looks f

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Good leadership key to healthy workforce (1st June 2010)

The vital role that strong leadership plays in transforming an organisation's health and safety culture has been stressed at the British Safety Council's conference Transforming the culture of workplace health and safet

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Young people encouraged to speak up on safety (1st June 2010)

Speak Up, Stay Safe is a new campaign from the British Safety Council which is asking young people to take responsibility for their own health and safety. Julie Nerney, chief executive says: "Every 40 minutes in the U

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Good leadership key to healthy workforce (4th May 2010)

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Good leadership key to healthy workforce (1st May 2010)

The vital role that strong leadership plays in transforming an organisation’s health and safety culture has been stressed at the British Safety Council’s conference Transforming the culture of workplace health and safety.

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Event to share best practice (1st March 2010)

The first British Safety Council conference of 2010 will bring together leading experts to share their knowledge of how world class organisations are driving excellent health and safety management through top level lead

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The best leadership is workforce leadership (1st March 2010)

Engaging workers in health & safety initiatives is increasingly proving key to their success .Neal Stone explains why this approach is proving a winning formula for the 2012 Olympic Development project

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Film stars (1st February 2010)

Kettlethorpe High School in Wakefield and Abbot Beyne School, Burton-on-Trent have been announced joint winners of a national competition for short films alerting students to the dangers facing young people in the wor

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Key speakers for seminars (1st February 2010)

For the second year, the British Safety Council is continuing its role as Official Education Partner at Health and Safety '10 and has secured some of the biggest names in health and safety to lead the seminar programme

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BSC welcomes proposals to slash legal costs in personal injury claims (1st February 2010)

The long-awaited outcome of Lord Justice Jackson's review of civil litigation costs in England and Wales has been broadly welcomed by the British Safety Council. A number of recommendations, if implemented, could have

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Asbestos remains number one killer (1st February 2010)

Tragically asbestos remains the single biggest cause of work-related deaths in the UK, with more than 4000 people continuing to die each year from asbestos-related diseases. And that number, according to Health and Sa

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Proposals to slash legal costs in personal injury claims welcomed (27th January 2010)

The long-awaited outcome of Lord Justice Jackson’s review of civil litigation costs in England and Wales has been broadly welcomed by the British Safety Council...

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Sword of Honour: winners announced (1st November 2009)

The forty winners of the British Safety Council's International Sword of Honour 2009 have been announced. The winning organisations have all been recognised as having exemplary health and safety systems that are among

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Construction industry debate (1st November 2009)

Several representatives from the construction sector participated in a recent British Safety Council (BSC) conference on the health & safety challenges facing the industry.

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Bespoke qualification launched (1st October 2009)

In an effort to reduce the number of accidents among local government staff the British Safety Council (BSC) and Neath Port Talbot County Council have joined forces to provide a bespoke Level 1 Certificate in Health a

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IOSH course from BSC (1st October 2009)

The British Safety Council (BSC) has expanded its extensive training portfolio to include the IOSH Managing Safely course. The nationally recognised course is targeted at line managers and supervisors in any sector or

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More than just training (1st September 2009)

Learner support service proves a success

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Construction certificate (1st September 2009)

The British Safety Council (BSC) has introduced the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety. The first training course, aimed at construction industry supervisors, managers and CDM co-ordinators, w

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Safety certified (1st July 2009)

The British Safety Council's (BSC) 2009 survey of employees and bosses found that over half of employees from the retail or sales industries did not have regular health and safety training in their workplace. However, t

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A kind of magic (1st July 2009)

It was said to be a truly magical evening at this year's International Safety Awards banquet held at the Grosvenor Hotel, London, hosted by the British Safety Council (BSC). Business leaders and managers from around t

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Candidates top of the class (1st July 2009)

Following on from the success of its courses in London and Dundee, the British Safety Council (BSC) has announced a pass rate of 80% in its NEBOSH National General Certificate (NGC). Furthermore, candidates from Bristol

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Survey shows 1 in 12 workers under pressure to take risks (25th June 2009)

One in 12 workers feels under pressure from their boss to take risks with people’s safety in order to save money according to the BSC’s second annual survey into the attitudes of bosses and workers to safety in the workplace.

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UK bosses prepared to cut own bonuses before health and safety (27th May 2009)

Over half of UK businesses making cutbacks this year say that bosses' bonuses will be the first to go before health and safety management...

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Culture is key to good health and safety at work (1st May 2009)

Concerned about the contribution of unsafe behaviours and poor culture to workplace accidents, the British Safety Council (BSC) has launched a review examining the benefits to organisations of creating and maintaining a positive safety culture.

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BSC joins forces with Salvation Army (1st May 2009)

In times when unemployment is high it is imperative for job seekers to remain competitive. Competing with the recently unemployed, the long term unemployed have to work even harder to promote themselves in the declining job market.

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Artist escapes manslaughter charge but what lessons can be learnt, asks BSC (23rd April 2009)

Maurice Agis, the artist responsible for Dreamscape, the inflatable structure which broke free of its moorings and killed two spectators in July 2006, was found not guilty of manslaughter after the jury failed to return a verdict...

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Businesses warned against making cutbacks (1st February 2009)

As the recession tightens and businesses across the UK look at ways of reducing costs in order to stay afloat, the British Safety Council (BSC) and a leading lawyer in the field of personal injury have issued a stark w

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Sword of Honour for health & safety leaders (1st February 2009)

With more than 2 million people in the UK affected by illness caused at work, today's businesses must place health and safety at the very core of their organisation, according to Lord McKenzie of Luton, the Governm

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Key training issues for 2009 (1st February 2009)

Neal Stone takes a look at the factors he believes will influence training choices for the year ahead

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Tailored BSC qualifications (1st February 2009)

The British Safety Council (BSC) has worked with Saipem UK – specialist in offshore heavy lifting and pipeline installation – to develop the BSC Certificate in Health, Safety and Environment for Offshore Project Manager

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Tailored BSC qualifications (1st February 2009)

The British Safety Council (BSC) has worked with Saipem UK – specialist in offshore heavy lifting and pipeline installation – to develop the BSC Certificate in Health, Safety and Environment for Offshore Project Manager

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British Safety Council renews educational ideas for free seminar programme at Health and Safety '09 (12th December 2008)

Now the official educational partner of the Health and Safety 09 series of regional events sponsored by DuPont, the British Safety Council has unveiled new ideas and seminar topics for next year's shows...

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Sensible safety key to better business (1st December 2008)

As part of its ongoing campaign to raise the political debate on issues of sensible health and safety and corporate responsibility, the British Safety Council has sponsored its inaugural e-Politix Symposium.

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Construction injuries up (1st December 2008)

HSE stats show a reduction in the number of people killed, injured or made ill by work during 2007/2008. The figures show a 9% reduction since the start of the decade. But BSIF secretary general, Geoff Hooke, says th

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Why a fear of heights could be a good thing (1st October 2008)

The British Safety Council has launched working a at heights course to try and help reduce number of injured each year...

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Free exams for BSC members (1st October 2008)

British Safety Council (BSC) Members will be entitled to another 100 free Level 1 examinations in 2009.

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Lengthy protection (1st October 2008)

Ansell has broadened its portfolio of industrial gloves with the introduction of Newcomer, a long cuff version of the single-use Touch N Tuff nitrile glove.

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Bsc appointed diploma champion (1st October 2008)

The British Safety Council (BSC) has been appointed as one of the Government's Champions for the new 14- 19 Diploma which will allow students to combine academic study and workbased learning.

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Total training offering (8th September 2008)

The British Safety Council is pledging greater support to health and safety professionals with a total training offering...

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BSC conference on concerns for small businesses (2nd September 2008)

The BSC has organised a half-day conference in order to get the views of small businesses on the problems they face getting expert and proportionate health and safety advice and guidance from safety practitioners...

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BSC conference on concerns for small businesses (14th August 2008)

The BSC has organised a half-day conference in order to get a clear view from small business organisations on the problems they face getting expert and proportionate health and safety advice and guidance, and their views on the need for the regulation of health and safety practitioners...

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BSC delivers safety award for london 2012 railway (1st August 2008)

The British Safety Council has presented the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) with a Five Star Audit, a world class certificate for safet

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Make it a strong one – policy that is (1st August 2008)

When it comes to alcohol and the workplace, a clear policy leaves less room for misunderstanding than an informal 'understanding,' says British Safety Council chief executive Brian Nimick Alcohol misuse at work is becoming a common issue and should be everyone's concern. Not only can it lead to serious consequences for health and safety, but it can also have a significant impact on a company's performance

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BSC backs healthy workplace campaign (14th July 2008)

The British Safety Council is continuing to support health and wellbeing in the workplace by supporting the Business Action on Health (BAOH) campaign developed by Business in the Community (BITC)...

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50th Safety Awards celebrated (1st June 2008)

Professionals from the sustainability, health and safety world came together for this year's 50th International Safety Awards banquet held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London, by the British Safety Council (BSC).

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Death and injury on the rise as millions miss out on training, says the British Safety Council (1st April 2008)

British businesses are losing £250 a second in costs and payouts for needless accidents in the workplace, according to a new report from the BSC...

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Lack of training costing businesses dear (1st April 2008)

British businesses are losing £250 a second in costs and payouts for needless accidents in the workplace according to a survey undertaken by The British Safety Council.

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Businesses "need wake up call" (1st February 2008)

Thousands of British companies remain ignorant of the Corporate Manslaughter Act, which comes into force on 6 April according to new research from the British Safety Council.

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BSC launches free on-line assessment tool (3rd December 2007)

A free on-line program that allows organisations to quickly benchmark their health and safety performance is now available on the BSC's website...

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British Safety Council announces appointment of new CEO (2nd October 2007)

The British Safety Council (BSC) has announced the appointment of Brian Nimick as Chief Executive...

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Support for best practice (1st August 2007)

Committed to driving environmental improvement across all sectors, the British Safety Council is sponsoring the Environmental/Sustainable Company of the Year category in the Builder and Engineer Awards.

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Support for best practice (1st August 2007)

Committed to driving environmental improvement across all sectors, the British Safety Council is sponsoring the Environmental/Sustainable Company of the Year category in the Builder and Engineer Awards.

The BSC offers a Dipl

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BSC awareness campaign (7th June 2007)

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the British Safety Council (BSC) is launching a significant awareness campaign to ensure safety stays firmly at the top of the agenda for businesses in the UK...

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In Training for Olympics (1st December 2005)

The British Safety Council has pledged £2 million to help ensure the 2012 Olympics are the safest to date. It is offering to fund the assessment of up to 200 000 Olympic workers to help them gain the BSC awards level 1 Health and Safety at Work cert

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First Aid Training - A clearer picture (1st December 2004)

In September 2003, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), as part of its first-ever full-scale review, published the document A review and evaluation of the effectiveness of the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981. The document set out th

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