Regulations are tightening, fines are increasing, and businesses are under more pressure than ever to get safety right. With new laws on the horizon, from tougher construction product rules post-Grenfell to the looming Protect Duty and shifts in workplace health responsibilities, staying ahead is non-negotiable.

 

Kevin Bridges of Pinsent Masons, breaks down the legal landscape for 2025, what’s changing, and how to stay compliant without the headaches.

 

Episode Highlights:

• 50 years of the Health & Safety at Work Act: Why it’s still the gold standard.
• Government crackdown on workplace health: What employers need to prepare for.
• Post-Grenfell regulations: Tougher rules on construction products and building safety.
• Protect Duty (Martyn’s Law): What businesses must do to combat terrorist threats.
• Hillsborough Law & public inquiries: The new duty of candour and its impact.
• Bigger fines for safety breaches? Changes to sentencing guidelines and their effect on large companies.
• Post-Brexit divergence: How UK safety laws may evolve differently from EU rules.
• AI & workplace safety tech: How to use it wisely and avoid legal pitfalls.
• Mental health & safety: Why this is becoming a legal priority.

 

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