World Class Olympics, World Class Industry

21 February 2012

This evening IOSH will be in Westminster taking the business case for health and safety directly to Members of Parliament.

In front of both the Employment Minister and his Shadow, former IOSH President Lawrence Waterman will highlight how sensible risk management meant that the Olympic Park was built on time, in budget and with zero fatalities.  

Employment Minister, Chris Grayling MP said, “I’m delighted IOSH is continuing to promote the business case for sensible health and safety in Britain. Responsible employers recognise the benefits of providing safe and healthy working conditions and that this helps maintain a productive workforce and contributes to economic prosperity and growth.

"The Government is making health and safety easier to understand by cutting red tape but we are also looking to those who are getting it right to help lead by example. The Olympic Park development is a fantastic example of getting it right and showing that managing health and safety well is essential for project success, efficient delivery and good reputation.”

Andrew Baldwin, IOSH Public Affairs Adviser, said, “IOSH has thousands of examples just like the Olympic Park, where businesses have taken health and safety seriously and saved substantial amounts of money.  Taking these examples straight to Parliament can only enhance the perceived value of our industry.”