British Safety Council launches workplace safety campaign

The British Safety Council has launched a new UK-wide campaign called Hidden Hazards to highlight risks in the workplace that are not always obvious. 

The aim is to raise awareness about dangers such as hazardous substances, excessive noise, poor air quality, work-related stress and fatigue. 

Mike Robinson, CEO of British Safety Council, said: “A workplace risk doesn’t have to be visible to be serious. 

“Indeed, we know many thousands of lives are lost each year due to dangers that remain unseen. 

“Every day, workers are exposed to hidden hazards that can have profound consequences for their health and wellbeing, often with effects that only become apparent years later.”

Robinson added: “Our Hidden Hazards campaign is about bringing these risks into the open, raising awareness, and making lasting policy changes to prevent harm before it happens.”

The campaign is focusing on prevention by encouraging early intervention and better risk management. 

British Safety Council will look at a different hazard every six months, starting with silicosis in the autumn.