IOSH welcomes the opportunity to be part of the solution following today’s Government announcement by Minister Chris Grayling on the next stage of major reform into health and safety regulation.

IOSH’s Executive Director Luise Vassie was invited by the Department of Work and Pensions today to hear Chris Grayling’s announcement on the future of health and safety.

Speaking from the DWP offices in London, Luise said: “We welcome the Government’s announcement today and the opportunity for IOSH to be part of the solution.

“It’s great that the Government recognises the value of ‘good’ health and safety advice for productive workforces and economic prosperity.”

The Minister’s announcement included the official launch of the consultants’ register, a substantial drop in the number of health and safety inspections in Britain, charges for organisations that fail to meet their obligations and the launch of guidelines for ‘lower risk’ businesses. There was also an announcement of an immediate review into health and safety regulation, chaired by Professor Ragnar Lofstedt.

On the launch of OSHCR, Luise added: “IOSH welcomes moves to drive out any rogues from health and safety consultancy – and has been calling for Government support on this for some years. We’re pleased to have been involved in the development of the consultants’ register and to see it go live today.”

Sue Bokacz – the Director of the Company and Senior Advisor is a Chartered Member of IOSH – Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (CMIOSH) and also a full member of the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management (MIIRSM)

Sue is now also included on the Governments Consultants Register after the appropriate vetting to ensure competence and suitable Professional Indemnity insurance is in place for advice given.

To check the Register click the link.  www.oshcr.org