British Safety Council is dedicated to making sure no-one is injured or made ill through their work.
For over sixty years we’ve been a trusted guide to excellent health, safety, wellbeing and environmental management. Since its foundation in 1957, British Safety Council has campaigned tirelessly to protect workers from accidents, hazards and unsafe conditions, and played a decisive role in the political process that has led to adoption of landmark safety legislation in the UK. Its members in more than 60 countries are committed to protecting and improving the wellbeing of workers believing that a healthy and safe work environment is also good for business.
Meet your Team
Dr. Julie Riggs DProf CFIOSH - Director of Education
Specialises in OSH education and membership, with over 30 years of experience in strategic, corporate, and global roles. A Chartered Fellow of IOSH, she mentors students, contributes to government research, and advocates for OSH’s role in tackling social and global issues.
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Sophie Snell - Organisational Wellbeing Consultant
Specialises in strategic workplace health, safety, and wellbeing, helping organisations transition from reactive to proactive, preventative strategies. As a qualified wellbeing counsellor, she supports a diverse range of industries worldwide, improving workforce health, wellbeing, and performance.
Lisa Smith - Strategic Account Manager
Specialises in HSSW management, helping organisations achieve their strategic goals through a consultative approach. Supports key accounts, including ISS, in developing proactive strategies to enhance workplace health, safety, sustainability, and wellbeing.
How we can help
Audit services
Our Five Star Audits are the most comprehensive and quantified audit processes available. We also offer a selection of ISO Audits to ensure your safety, health, wellbeing and environmental management systems reflect relevant legislative requirements, meet recognised international standards and work toward best practice.
Consultancy services
Tailored to suit the specific needs of your business, our consultancy services will help you to maintain and continually improve your existing health, safety, wellbeing and/or environmental management arrangements.
Training and learning
British Safety Council is the preferred training supplier for ISS for IOSH and COSHH. We offer a comprehensive suite of training and qualifications in health, safety, wellbeing and environmental management. Choose how you would like to study - digital learning, classroom, in-company or virtual classroom.
Awards
Highly regarded by those at the cutting edge of health, safety, wellbeing and environmental management, our awards recognise commitment to high standards and exemplary performance. Our awards are a great way for you to publicise your company’s achievements and enhance your reputation.
British Safety Council membership
Whatever you do, good health and safety is good for your business. Workplace illness and injuries carry significant costs, both financial and reputational. Our membership is designed to help you manage legislation and compliance while systematically improving your health, safety and wellbeing standards.
Wellbeing services
There is growing awareness of the impact wellbeing has on individuals, organisations and society. British Safety Council wants to help organisations put wellbeing at the heart of their future strategy, recognising that all aspects of wellbeing can impact, directly or indirectly, on the risk of accident or injury in the workplace.