TSSA urges the government to increase funding for the Health & Safety Executive

Ahead of Workers’ Memorial Day, TSSA has backed the Hazards Campaign’s call for greater investment in the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to address the impact of years of government underfunding.

TSSA General Secretary, Maryam Eslamdoust, said:  “Work-related ill-health is at an all-time high, a direct consequence of sustained cuts to health and safety resources. This situation is not only devastating for workers and their families, but it also harms the wider economy.

“The HSE plays a crucial role in keeping workplaces safe through inspections and enforcement. However, after years of cuts, the organisation is severely underfunded and under-resourced.

“There has been a dramatic decline in the number of inspections the HSE can carry out, seriously undermining its ability to protect workers.

“The government must recognise that properly funded health and safety enforcement is essential. Keeping people safe at work is a fundamental responsibility, and investing in the HSE is an investment in a healthy, productive workforce and a stronger economy.”

ENDS