The building and construction industries will no doubt hugely benefit from this progressive measure organized by the British Safety Council (BSC) to improve the lives of workers in the sector who have mental health to contend with and it is hoped that a much greater understanding of how to work
It is clearly more important than ever before that the British Safety Council gets involved and committed to aiding various businesses in construction on how they can improve their safety measures in the workplace. Having been in place for an impressive total of 60 years, the British Safety Council will
On October 3 2016, the Chief Executive of the British Safety Council, Mike Robinson, will meet with the management of Hargreaves Industrial Services in Hong Kong to discuss the upcoming best practice health and safety audit of the Hong Kong Power Station, which is operated by Hargreaves. The charity, campaigning
The Chief Executive of the British Safety Council has explored the nature of health and safety leadership at the 8th International Forum on Work Safety in Beijing. The event will take place in Beijing, China, on September 27-29 this year and will bring together government officials, business leaders and health
The building and construction industries will no doubt hugely benefit from this progressive measure organized by the British Safety Council (BSC) to improve the lives of workers in the sector who have mental health to contend with and it is hoped that a much greater understanding of how to work with this will improve the lives of these individuals in the workplace. Following on from the meeting convened by the Health in Construction Leadership Group (or HCLG) back on the 28th January this year, the Chief Executive Officers declared the go-ahead for the “Mates in Mind” initiative. This particular new initiative is designed to enable site managers, foremen and team leaders the opportunity to learn more about the challenges experienced by construction workers suffering from mental illness, and how their leaders can help them to have a better experience of their workplace. In this way, the prejudices and preconceptions made about those affected by mental health issues can be lifted in the workplace, thus encouraging integration, understanding, compassion and a better relationship between workers on site. This vital and necessary goal is aided and approved by a number of other charitable organizations dedicated to tackling issues of mental health, including such charitable bodies as Mind and Mental Health First Aid England. Featuring an attendance of 300 team leaders and heads in the building and construction industry, the HCLG was a successful and innovative meeting that has been in place twice now, and it is greatly hoped that the program will be a success. As under the implementation of Mike Robinson of the BSC, it is greatly hoped that the staggering figures showing how many thousands of construction employees around the country are affected by mental health due to problems encountered in the construction industry will be significantly lowered in the future years to come. It is hoped that businesses all over the industry will cooperate to making this encouraging intention a reality.
It is clearly more important than ever before that the British Safety Council gets involved and committed to aiding various businesses in construction on how they can improve their safety measures in the workplace. Having been in place for an impressive total of 60 years, the British Safety Council will deliver its event on the 22nd February of this year. Taking place over the course of half of a day, the event will feature various talks and speeches by leading professionals in the field that will range from members of the British Transport Police all the way to Olympic champions such as Nathan Douglas. It is evidently hoped that the site’s location next to Hilton Manchester in the Piccadilly area will act as a welcome reminder to businesses and individuals around the world that it is more important than ever for them to commit to installing health and safety measures. Indeed, with the hope that the event will be widely attended by members from all over the country, it is clear that the event is set to be a success and welcome news that the safety of businesses in the industry are being held in high regard. It is evidently clear that the British Safety Council is incredibly committed to ensuring and promoting the safety of individuals in the workplace all over the place. Through its investment in social media and concern for the promotion of such events as the Manchester conference, it is clear that the British Safety Council will consolidate its 60 years as one of the most dedicated services to enabling the security of workers all over the United Kingdom for the challenging years ahead that are to come. Indeed, it will be more vital than ever for them to do this what with the turbulence and civil unrest all over the country and the rest of the world today.
On October 3 2016, the Chief Executive of the British Safety Council, Mike Robinson, will meet with the management of Hargreaves Industrial Services in Hong Kong to discuss the upcoming best practice health and safety audit of the Hong Kong Power Station, which is operated by Hargreaves. The charity, campaigning body and membership organisation, The British Safety Council, was founded 60 years ago and has a vision that no one should be made ill or injured at work. The group has been working with businesses in the Far East, including Hong Kong, to improve health, safety and environmental management to benefit both workers and the whole organisation. A subsidiary of the Hargreaves Services Plc, Hargreaves Industrial Services is a leading provider of operational, maintenance and facility management services to customers in the waste, energy, steel and transport sectors. The company employs more than 2,000 staff and has annual revenues of £340 million, delivering key projects and services in the property, energy and infrastructure sectors. Head of Audit at the British Safety Council, David Parr, commented on Mike Robinson’s meeting with Hargreaves in Hong Kong: “Hargreaves have been using the British Safety Council’s five-star audit process across its Industrial Services to benchmark the company’s current occupational health and safety management systems against best practice and to ensure continual improvement in this area of their business.” During his time in Hong Kong, Robinson will also meet with other local business leaders to discuss the many aspects of future co-operation, such as professional education and training, of which the British Safety Council is the leading provider. He will also explore the benefits of consultancy and audit for the management of operational risks and the continuous improvement of standards in health and safety. Mr Robinson will also speak at the 8thInternational Forum on Work and Safety, taking place in Beijing, China, on the 27-29 September 2016, where he will present the business case for managing health and safety and explore the nature of leadership in the industry.
The Chief Executive of the British Safety Council has explored the nature of health and safety leadership at the 8th International Forum on Work Safety in Beijing. The event will take place in Beijing, China, on September 27-29 this year and will bring together government officials, business leaders and health and safety professionals to share their achievements, along with the latest developments and trends in health and safety throughout the world. Chief Executive of the British Safety Council, Mike Robinson, will speak on September 28, presenting the business case for the proportionate management of health and safety, along with the exploration of the nature of leadership in the industry. China’s State Administration of Work Safety and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) will host the forum and demonstrate the country’s continued efforts to cut the toll of injuries in the workplace and ill health and its improving record in occupational health and safety. Robinson said that the global cost of health and safety failures in the workplace is still unacceptably high. He added: “Every day, 6,300 people die as a result of occupational accidents or work-related diseases, which is over 2.3 million deaths per year. This amounts to approximately 4% of global GDP each year, and provides an overwhelming economic reason to protect workers. “International health and safety conferences, such as the Forum in Beijing, are proof that although health and safety records vary throughout the world, there is a lot of good will and resources to share experience and best practice for the benefit of employees and employers worldwide.” At the Beijing Forum, Robinson will describe how a business can create an environment in which employees are encouraged and supported to identify potentially hazardous situations and recommend solutions for improvement that would prevent and potential accidents in the future. Mr Robinson will argue that to encourage such positive employee engagement in health and safety, the management needs to inspire them with passion and dedication, which are the qualities of true leaders.
