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BRITISH SAFETY COUNCIL TO TAKE A WALK DOWN
MEMORY LANE In 2017, the British Safety Council will celebrate its 60th anniversary.
To mark the occasion the charity will release a digital record of historic materials showing the difference it has made to the safety and health of workers since its inception in 1957.
The British Safety Council hope to show their commitment to employers next year by offering targeted support to small charities and small companies.
James Tye created the British Safety Council in 1957, at a time when thousands of people were being killed at work in the UK, with many more suffering serious injuries and disease.
The charity’s founder kick-started campaigns for seat belt laws and comprehensive protection for all workers.
His efforts contributed to the creation of the Health and Safety at Work Act in 1974.
James Tye also helped to establish the British Wellness Council in 1979, which dealt with such issues as repetitive strain and stress.
ADVANCED RECOGNISED BY BSI FOR 10 YEARS OF STANDARDS EXCELLENCE
IN FIRE SYSTEMS Fire systems business Advanced has received an award from the business standards company, BSI, marking 10 years of standards excellence in fire systems.
The award recognises Advanced’s role in driving higher standards in the fire industry and its ongoing role in relevant fire standards committees.
Advanced was one of the first to adopt EN54-13 - a European standard that ensures optimal fire system performance at all times through rigorous third party testing.
Dave Wilson, who is responsible for standards and compliance at Advanced, commented: “Our ethos is that our products set the standard in fire systems and we work closely with quality, standard and industry bodies around the world to ensure we stay at the forefront of the market. We’ve worked very closely with BSI for many years and it’s a real pleasure to receive this award for our work and the partnership we have developed in fire systems and BSI Kitemark™- licensed product approvals.”
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Since its inception, the British Safety Council has been working and campaigning on a variety of platforms to keep workers safe. More recently, it has focused its activities on workplace health and well-being, including mental health.
The charity is set to celebrate the occasion at a fundraising event on 23rd March 2017 at the Regent Street cinema, London.
The evening will be compered by film critic Mark Kermode, and guests will see the winning films from the Young Filmmakers Competition on the topic of risk, along with a film exploring the council’s next 60 years.
The event will raise money for Labour Behind the Label and will be followed by a press conference.
The British Safety Council will also be hosting their 60th Anniversary and International Safety Awards 2017 Gala Dinner at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London, in May 2017.
The 60 year milestone will be marked by the launch of a new British Safety Council manifesto at a parliamentary reception.
Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of the British Safety Council, said: “Our 60th anniversary is a particularly proud moment for the organisation and everybody who worked for and with us over the past six decades. It will be compelling proof of the role the British Safety Council has played in making Britain one of the safest places to work both in Europe and the rest of world.
“It is also an opportunity for us to demonstrate to all businesses, both in the UK and worldwide, that we understand the challenges which the changing nature of work is creating for employers and that we are a good partner with whom to tackle them together.”
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