Problem: Workplace health and safety remains an important international socioeconomic
issue, but the progressive declines in reported incidents may be slowing. The British
Government has responded by launching a new policy initiative aimed at “Revitalizing
Health and Safety” by establishing targets for improvement, strategies, and a series of action
points, mainly targeting employers and organizational issues. This paper critically assesses
the realities of implementing this policy with respect to the scientific base for each of the …