Employers are being warned that despite the financial pressures that the current recession has brought they must not cut back on health and safety at work.

Ahead of The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Occupational Safety and Health at Work Congress, to be held in Birmingham on May 13th, the charity has warned managers of the danger of ignoring health and safety regulations.

"As the recession bites, all business functions are being challenged to improve their effectiveness," said Roger Bibbings, RoSPA occupational safety adviser.

"It is more important than ever, therefore, for business leaders, health and safety professionals and workforce safety representatives to be clear about the ethical and legal arguments for managing work-related risks."