HSE International ISSUE 97 | Page 14

BRITISH SAFETY COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL SAFETY AWARDS The full list of International Safety Award winners for 2015 is at: www.britsafe.org/isawinners Interested parties can discuss the awards and Gala Dinner online using #intsafetyawards. The International Safety Awards relate to the health and safety management at a specific site or business unit, and organisations can enter as many sites or divisions as they wish. Applicants answer 12 online questions about their management of health and safety risks, which are assessed by independent chartered health and safety professionals. If the application meets the required standard, a pass, merit or – for really exceptional submissions – a distinction is awarded. The 2016 International Safety Awards will open for applications later in 2015 - register your interest at: www.britsafe.org/isa British Safety Council acting Chief Executive, Neal Stone Business Benefits of Health and Safety Campaign Good health and safety is good business. The British Safety Council has published a report on the business benefits of health and safety that brings together major evidence published in the UK and Europe showing the positive economic impact of reducing risks to the health and safety of workers. More information can be obtained here: www.britsafe.org/policy-and-opinion/research#bus_ben A series of short videos on the business benefits of good health and safety can be viewed here: www.youtube.complaylist?list=PLiSGWUucZjptyjXFWqvu36C18eBh5nx5O About the British Safety Council’s annual conference: Health and Safety – what’s next The British Safety Council is delighted that Steve Hails, Health and Safety Director from Crossrail, Professor Stephen Bevan, Director of the Health at Work Policy Unit at the Work Foundation and Geoffrey Podger, Visiting Senior Research Fellow, King’s College London, and former Chief Executive of the Health and Safety Executive, will be presenting, amongst others. The conference will explore some of the latest and emerging developments around the effective management of health and safety risks and provide tried-and-tested solutions from organisations across all sectors. There will be presentations and panel discussions on health and safety issues and challenges such as training and competence and compliance and enforcement. The conference will take place on Wednesday 23 September 2015 at Dexter House, 2 Royal Mint Court, London EC3N 4QN. Places are £145.00 + VAT for British Safety Council members and £175.00 + VAT for non-members, and those who book two places by 30 June will receive a third place free. More information on the conference and the draft programme can be found here: www.britsafe.org/whatsnext For further information about the British Safety Council go to: www.britsafe.org, or contact the British Safety Council customer service team on (Tel) +44 (0)20 8741 1231 or (email) [email protected] “The awards not only reward you and your employees’ commitment but also, through this event, provide the opportunity for you to join us in celebrating success” 14 HSE INTERNATIONAL