Speakers

Dr Julie Riggs joined the British Safety Council in 2020 and works as the Education & Membership Director.   Julie has worked for over 30 years as an OSH practitioner and trainer, operating as a leader in strategic, corporate and global roles with broad cross-industry experience.  Julie has an MSc and Doctorate in her field and a Chartered Fellowship with IOSH, she is an established writer, published author and active blogger; her work has featured in the national press and on media programmes such as BBC Radio 4.  She has acted as a viva examiner for doctorate candidates and mentors’ degree students.  Julie has also contributed to commercial and Government research projects and advisory standards, including presenting research in the House of Common.  She has also volunteered for numerous global charities protecting vulnerable workers.

At the British Safety Council Julie works with individual and organisations to build knowledge in safety, sustainability and wellbeing, using targeted education to drive long-term behavioural change, support sustainable development goals, and contribute to building safer, healthier and more resilient societies, with the intent to creating meaningful change to make a difference.

Julie is particularly passionate about indoor air quality, exploring the role of OHS in public health, modern slavery and diversity within the OHS profession, particularly supporting female practitioners.