Manufacturers urged to speak out on health and safety

Manufacturers have been urged to speak out on health and safety rules as part of the HSE and government's Red Tape Challenge.

Feedback could deliver simpler and more proportionate regulation according to the HSE. Geoffrey Podger, HSE's Chief Executive, said: "The Red Tape Challenge is an ideal opportunity for people to give their views on health and safety regulation and we hope people get involved in the debate." Podger added: "The Health and Safety Executive is committed to protecting people from genuine risk and ensuring businesses don't face unnecessary bureaucracy." Health and safety is the latest area to undergo the Red Tape Challenge following spotlights on retail, road transport and equalities. The campaign was launched by David Cameron this April and aims to determine the future of over 20,000 regulations. Manufacturers will have three weeks from 30 June to comment. Click the link below to have your say