ADAO Sends Message of Support for U.K. Health and Safety Week June 15 – 19
Posted on May 30, 2015
ADAO sends a message of support to our UK colleagues for the upcoming Health and Safety Week from June 15 – 19, 2015. Although the U.K. has a strong occupational health and safety record compared to the U.S., the country still reports more than 1.2 million people suffering from work-related illnesses, and efforts to protect workers’ health and safety still need improvement. As such, Health and Safety Week seeks to inspire excellence in occupational health and safety by sharing news, stories, and studies by experts in their fields. The event coincides with the annual Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)’s 2015 Conference June 16 – 17, 2015 in London.
Although the U.K. totally banned asbestos in 1999, as a result of structural contamination, risk continues. The IOSH reported that 2,535 individuals in the U.K. died of mesothelioma in 2012 alone. Health and Safety Week is especially important because it highlights the continued threat asbestos poses to the public and how to prevent exposure.
We are pleased to support this week of events promoting the benefits of good health and safety, as we know, education saves lives. Join the conversation by using #HSWeek15 or by following @HSafetyWeek.
