HSE’s Business Plan 2026/27 | Not Another Safety Talk

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HSE’s Business Plan 2026/27 | Not Another Safety Talk

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A practical briefing on the HSE’s annual business plan 

The HSE has published its annual business plan, and it sets out exactly where enforcement is heading this year. This episode of Not Another Safety Talk breaks it down what’s changed, which sectors are in the spotlight, and what you should do about it. 

Citation’s Health & Safety Advice Manager David Taylor and Fire Team Manager Simon Edmond discuss what the plan means in practice, with clear guidance you can act on straight away. 

What’s covered 

• HSE’s ten-year and annual strategic goals and what they mean for you 

• Why the focus has shifted from safety to health, including mental health, stress, noise, dust, and musculoskeletal disorders 

• Construction under the microscope: 5,000 of the 14,000 planned inspections are in construction, with specific new attention on silica dust and water suppression when cutting stone 

• How inspectors evaluate risk assessments, not just whether the paperwork exists, but whether it’s implemented, evidenced, and reflected on site 

• The HSE’s more supportive approach this year, and why proactive businesses are in a far stronger position if enforcement does come 

• Where health and safety is heading over the next ten years, including the growing role of AI in safety management 

Why this episode matters 

The HSE’s business plan tells you exactly where inspectors are trained to look and which sectors are going to see more activity this year. If you’re in construction, you need to know about the silica dust focus before someone turns up on site. If you’re in manufacturing or running an office-based team, the shift toward health hazards changes how you should approach everything from stress risk assessments to noise and air quality monitoring. 

The sooner you understand what’s in the plan, the better placed you are to act on it. 

Who it’s for 

• Business owners and directors 

• Health & Safety leads and managers 

• Construction and site managers 

• Operations and compliance teams 

• Anyone responsible for workplace safety or managing risk 

Get practical insight from Citation’s experts 

Listen to the episode and get clear advice on what the HSE’s annual business plan means for your business. 

Need support with risk assessments, site inspections, or Health & Safety compliance? Call 0345 844 1111.