Organisation urges MP to put safety equipment on the agenda

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Organisation urges MP to put safety equipment on the agenda James Purnell, the UK's new secretary of state for work and pensions, has been told by the president of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) that he must make health and safety a priority.

Ray Hurst asked that the government not only support his organisation's safety campaigns, but also issue a statement on the need for competence in the workplace.

"We hope that with Mr Purnell coming in there will be renewed focus, vigour and support at the department for work and pensions, for tackling health and safety issues in the UK," he said.

Mr Hurst added that the government must ensure enough money is given to the Health & Safety Executive so it can do its job properly and provide adequate levels of advice and enforcement.

Another IOSH representative John Lacey also lobbied Mr Purnell and said that the minister must keep the word of his predecessor Peter Hain, who made a commitment to safety in the construction industry.ADNFCR-1200-ID-18445279-ADNFCR

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