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Industry bodies call for election focus on safety issues

Key safety sector organisations the Association for Project Safety (APS) and British Safety Council (BSC) have launched their manifestos ahead of the general election, calling for a future Government to invest in and support health and safety.

What will this election change about health and safety?

Looking at the parties’ manifestos in this election, the overall impression of their commitment to health and safety at work is…underwhelming. The kindest thing you could say about the main parties’ plans for health and safety is that mental health is finally getting national, cross-party recognition.

Drowning Death sees BAM Nuttall fined £2m for safety failings

Construction company BAM Nuttall Ltd has been fined more than £2m following the death of a worker who drowned whilst working on their flood defence project in Leeds.

Download your free Health and Safety checklist template and see how to rule out common workplace risk

Read our guide where we'll discuss the risk assessment process and guidelines for employers, as well as providing a free risk assessment template.

Whenever substances that are hazardous to health are present in the workplace employers are under a duty to make sure that they cannot and are not allowed to cause ill-health to any person.