HSE's health and safety system is well respected not only in
Great Britain but also worldwide.
Our experts can work with you to design and implement robust
regulatory systems for overseas governments or within novel, safety
critical industries.
Workplace health and safety has been regulated in Great Britain
since the Factories Act of 1833 and by the Health and Safety
Executive (HSE), as the independent government regulator, since
1975. HSE's primary legislation, the Health and Safety at Word Act
(1974), is regarded internationally as an exemplar in
excellent regulatory practice, underpinned by robust scientific
evidence provided by the HSE Science and Research Centre in Buxton,
Derbyshire.
HSE partners with governments, regulators and leading
organisations to prevent work related fatalities, injuries and ill
health by sharing the extensive knowledge, experience and
facilities developed over the years. HSE typically
supports international partners by;
- Undertaking Regulatory Reviews by a team of Her Majesty's
Principal/Senior Inspectors which assess current performance and
highlight areas for improvement when compared to international best
practices and standards. Initial feedback is provided after the
review, followed by a more detailed presentation and finally a
written report
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Bespoke practical support to drive continual
improvement
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Sharing the facilities / expertise of the HSE
Science and Research Centre
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Supporting investigation of major
incidents
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Training investigators and
inspectors
The benefits of improving workplace health and safety regulation
fall into the three following categories;
1. Economic benefits
- Increase GDP by avoiding costly incidents
- Increase Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by offering robust
regulatory protection for investors
- Enable infrastructure development on time and on budget
- Reduce costs associated with healthcare for injured/ill
workforce
2. Political benefits
- Prevention of death, injuries and ill health
- Good for diplomatic relationships with developed economies
- Improved image on world stage
3. Moral benefits
- Ensuring that people can earn a living without having to
sacrifice their health or safety to do so
This breadth of expertise underpins our strength in
building multidisciplinary teams to create practical, useful
solutions.
HSE partners with leading organisations worldwide that take
advantage of our products and services. Contact our International
Team for more information: internationalsolutions@hse.gov.uk
As a regulator, HSE also has a role internationally:
For more information on how HSE works internationally to prevent
work related fatalities, injuries and ill health contact the
International and Trade Policy Team at: HSEInternational@hse.gov.uk