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Suicide Prevention in the Workplace: Guidance, Impact, and Action, With Marcus Long

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The conversation with Marcus Long left a deep impression on me. His blend of professional expertise and personal experience cuts straight through the hesitation that often surrounds suicide in the workplace. This isn't a theoretical issue or a niche wellbeing topic; it's something every organisation can influence for the better. With the launch of BS 30480, Marcus and the wider standards community have created genuinely practical guidance that can prevent harm, support people, and give leaders the confidence to act with humanity and clarity.

Highlights

Why BS 30480 was created: a powerful personal catalyst and a clear gap in workplace guidance
Misunderstandings that hold organisations back: "it won't affect us" and fear of doing the wrong thing
Stressors in the workplace: events and pressures that raise suicide risk
Practical tools in the standard: HR toolkit, line manager toolkit, self-assessment, training guidance
The importance of confidence: enabling people to speak, listen, and intervene constructively
How standards shape culture: when organisations use them to truly improve, not to file away
What's next in the standards landscape: major revisions to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001
First steps for any organisation: download BS 30480 and use the companion "first steps" resource

Resources and actions:

To download the standard BS 30480 Suicide and the Workplace | BSI: https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/insights-and-media/insights/brochures/bs-30480-suicide-and-the-workplace/
To download the first steps guide Suicide and the Workplace A Practical First Steps Guide | BSI: https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/insights-and-media/insights/brochures/suicide-and-the-workplace-a-practical-first-steps-guide/
Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcuslong26/
Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/
Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/

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