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Take the plunge…do something dangerous, safely with BSS

Updated 29 June 2007

Crossing the road is something everyone does without even thinking about it. However, one lapse in concentration can see you, at best in grave danger or at worst admitted to the local A&E department. Through the simple application of the ‘Green Cross Code’ suddenly it is possible to do something dangerous - safely.

Talk to a group of HSE professionals and you will find at least half of them will undertake some potentially dangerous recreational activities. Pat McLoughlin, Director of British Safety Services is a good example of this. His passion is sailing and he and a team are entering the 2007 Fastnet Race in August, pitting their wits against wind and water.

The message, “Do dangerous things safely” is at the heart of British Safety Services (BSS) competition this year. Reflecting many HSE professionals approach to enjoying life and work safely, entrants to the BSS 2007 Competition will be invited to submit an article outlining how they have, through the application of health and safety, positively impacted dangerous work environments.

The article of 1000 words or less and will be judged by a panel of eminent HSE professionals who will in turn present the winner with a salver to keep and the chance to ‘Do something Dangerous Safely’ courtesy of a ‘Red Letter’ experience.