British Safety Council annual conference will focus on hidden workplace hazards

# What the conference will cover

Conference 2026 as a virtual, two-day event on 20 and 21 October. The programme, titled "Hidden Hazards – From Awareness to Action," aims to move discussion about overlooked workplace risks toward practical solutions for protecting employee health and wellbeing.

The event is free to attend and is pitched at health, safety and wellbeing professionals, industry specialists and business leaders. It builds on the British Safety Council's recently launched Hidden Hazards campaign and uses a mix of keynote talks, panel discussions and case studies.

# Specific hazards on the agenda

Speakers and sessions will address a group of hazards that often go under the radar but carry significant long-term consequences:

• Psychosocial hazards such as workplace stress, violence and aggression that contribute to ill health.

Sessions are designed to explain how these hazards can be identified and managed, and how organisations can reduce long-term harm to workers.

# Structure and practical focus

Day one of the conference concentrates on raising awareness of hidden hazards. Sessions will outline the science, case examples and the types of workplace contexts where these risks are most likely to appear.

Day two shifts toward responses at the organisational and leadership level. The programme will examine policy choices, organisational design and leadership behaviours that can help convert awareness into sustained prevention. The conference will also explore how technology, data and best-practice initiatives are being used to improve workplace health outcomes.

# Who should attend and why it matters

The conference targets people responsible for occupational health and safety: safety managers, HR leads, operational leaders, consultants and advisers. For those roles, the event promises a practical look at hazards that do not always show up in traditional accident statistics but can produce life-changing harm over time.

Paul Fakley, Marketing and Engagement Director at British Safety Council, said: "Many of the most serious workplace health risks are not immediately visible, yet they have the potential to cause life-changing harm. Through our Annual Conference this year we aim to bring these hidden hazards into sharper focus and equip organisations with the knowledge, tools and practical solutions needed to protect their people."

# Format and participation

Those interested in attending can view the full agenda and register on the British Safety Council website at: https://www.britsafe.org/awards-and-events/conferences/annual-conference-2026

# Practical takeaways to expect

• Clear summaries of where and how hidden hazards appear in workplaces.
• Case studies showing how organisations identified and reduced specific risks.
• Actionable leadership and policy steps to embed prevention in business processes.
• Examples of technology and data applications for monitoring and improving health outcomes.