IOSH plea on global initiative

22 November 2011

Time is running out for occupational safety and health to become a major part of a worldwide system for promoting sustainability.

A perceived lack of interest in OSH means it could be placed low on the list of priorities in the influential Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), believes IOSH.

But we believe good, sensible health and safety at work is an essential part of running a sustainable organisation.

This Thursday (November 24) is the deadline for people to take part in a survey which will help to shape the GRI initiative.

IOSH is calling on members to take a few minutes to complete this Survey – in particular, the questions which may relate to health and safety issues.

Head of policy and public affairs Richard Jones said: “We don’t get many opportunities to influence health and safety reporting on a global level and it’s absolutely vital that we maximise this opportunity. It’s important that we don’t let this chance slip through our fingers.”

If you have any questions please contact Richard at richard.jones@iosh.co.uk.