50 Years of Health & Safety: Pioneers of Protection - Neil Budworth and Scott Trim

In honour of the 50th anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974, we present a series of candid conversations with senior health and safety professionals. Hear their stories, learn from their experiences and gain valuable insights as we explore the world of health and safety.

Our featured professionals share first hand accounts of pivotal moments, significant challenges, and successes that have shaped their careers In health and safety. Their reflections offer unique perspectives on the progress made and the ongoing commitment to ensuring safe and healthy workplaces for all. Join us as we celebrate their contributions and look forward to the future of workplace safety.

Class is in session

In this talking heads video, we sit down with two health and safety professionals in the higher education sector, Neil Budworth and Scott Trim. Both act as senior health and safety professionals for universities, and explore how the act has helped solved challenges faced in higher education, their approaches to navigating those challenges and what still needs to be done to ensure a safer environment for students moving forwards.

Their commitment to safety are evident through their positions as board members of The Universities Safety and Health Association (USHA), and they have dedicated their careers to promoting safety and health in higher education ensuring the wellbeing of university staff, students and visitors alike.

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Honouring the legacy: Our anniversary activities

To celebrate the act, we will be publishing a number of articles and video interviews with influential health and safety professionals exploring the past, present and future of the HSWA and health and safety management more broadly. Find out more here.