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Manchester is to host a conference by The British Safety Council outlining workplace risks, employer responsibilities and the hazards employees have to manage. The half-day event will take place at the Midland Hotel on 26 February 2014.

The conference is geared towards employers, directors and managers of businesses of all sizes, and aims to make clearer the often complex world of health, safety, employment and the law. Representatives from businesses will be speaking at the event, including the Health and Safety Executive, St John’s Ambulance and many local firms.

These talks will help to clarify recent legal changes surrounding workplace accidents and the law, in particular, enforcement and prosecution for those who fail to provide a safe working environment.

The conference could not come at a more vital time. The government is working to simplify the legal framework for health and safety in British workplaces and it is therefore important for those responsible for safety to understand the changes and how they might be affected.

According to Neal Stone, director of policy and research at the British Safety Council, in the North West alone 15 people lost their lives while at work, and 2,337 suffered a major injury, during 2012-13.

He added the day is an ideal opportunity for local employers to “keep abreast of recent developments in health and safety policy, law and practice, and to understand the legal requirements in this area and learn about best practice from experts in the field.”

Most importantly, the event will provide local business owners with a forum to network and to share best practices for keeping employees safe and adhering to compliancy laws. The British Safety Council explained the conference will be of particular interest to anyone working as:

• Health and safety directors
• Chief executives
• Health and safety professionals
• Regulators

So, don’t delay in gaining valuable information before it’s too late and book your tickets today.