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LATEST NEWS & EVENTS Govt unveils new health and safety strategy  Inspections designed to limit the workplace accident compensation claim rate in the UK are to be reduced under new plans from the government. Under the proposals, the number of health and safety inspections at factories, shops and offices will be cut by a third as part of a package designed to lessen the regulatory burden on British firms. Responsible employers will no longer face automatic inspections, and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will instead focus its attention on high risk locations such as major energy facilities. It comes as the HSE faces a cut to its budget of 35 per cent over the next four years. The government is also seeking to stamp out "cowboy" health and safety consultants by setting up a register of approved professionals. In addition, it will review all aspects of health and safety law and remove anything it feels are not needed and "put an unnecessary burden" on companies. Employment minister Chris Grayling said: "By reducing unnecessary red tape we can encourage businesses to come and invest in the UK, creating jobs and opportunities when we need them most." Posted by Paul Stevens 
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