Opening plenary session

Chair Doug Russell, USDAW
Speakers
Hugh Robertson, TUC, Protecting health and safety after Brexit
Aida Ponce del Castillo, ETUI, Post Brexit solidarity
Anne Raynal, ex-HSE senior medical inspector, HSE occupational failure
Steve Tombs, Open University, Better regulation: Better for whom?

The Hazards Conference 2016 kicks off! #haz2016 pic.twitter.com/eAuG1k0q3U

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On Brexit Hugh Robertson says “we didn’t vote to see our rights disappear” #Haz2016

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Despite BREXIT occupational health and safety provisions should REMAIN – Aida Ponce del Castillo @ETUI_org #Haz2016 pic.twitter.com/VdAtWL92zX

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Every harmed worker means a harmful workplace, it’s why each case must be investigated says Dr Anne Raynal #Haz2016 pic.twitter.com/zEEXDYjdjl

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After formation of DWP HSE inspectors found they were discouraged from enforcing, says ex HSE senior medical inspector Anne Raynal #haz2016

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“Better regulation was imposed through an endless torrent of vitriol against red tape” @steve_tombs #Haz2016 pic.twitter.com/kKGTRhdmDb

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“Councils are outsourcing the regulation of private companies to… private companies” says @steve_tombs #Haz2016

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All photographs copyright Jawad Qasrawi, Hazards magazine