Safety is not just confined to construction sites. It is embedded throughout each stage of the life of the structure, from design decisions, material choices, maintenance strategies, inspection regimes and the adaptation or reuse of the structure. By sharing knowledge and promoting best practice, the profession can continue to contribute to safer outcomes for workers, building users and the wider public.
To mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work, IStructE has brought together a collection of resources, publications and events that support learning, reflection and leadership in safety across the structural sector.
Structural safety and risk conference 2026
The annual Structural safety and risk conference centers on advancing safety and risk management in structural engineering. The 2026 conference will explore how to embed a safety-critical mindset within organisational culture and leadership, showcasing practical case studies, and demonstrating compliance with Gateway 2.
This conference is in-person at IStructE HQ in London as well as online, 18 June 2026.
Book your ticket now to secure the early bird discount
Publications and guidance
IStructE has a global reputation for publishing the latest guidance on sector safety.
Managing Health & Safety Risks
Managing Health & Safety Risks is a series of articles published in The Structural Engineer prepared by the Institution's Health and Safety Panel.
The series aims to assist all members, but younger members in particular, in understanding the background and issues relating to the management of health-and-safety risks in construction.
Access the articles
A number of safety-related publications are available to purchase in the
IStructE shop.
Appraising factors of safety in existing engineered structures
The guidance outlines a three-step method for assessing when reduced safety factors can be justified in existing structures. It supports safer, more sustainable decisions by helping engineers avoid unnecessary strengthening or demolition.
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Preparing safety case reports for HRBs under the Building Safety Act
Preparing safety case reports for higher-risk buildings under the building safety act supports structural engineers in understanding building structure, identifying hazards, assessing risks and producing clear, evidence-based contributions to the safety case report. It provides proportionate, practical guidance aligned with the expectations of accountable persons and the wider building safety regime.
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Implementing the golden thread for higher-risk buildings under the Building Safety Act
This guidance explains how to structure, manage and use the golden thread. It sets out how the golden thread digital information system supports safety and compliance through a higher-risk building's life.
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Creating and maintaining a strong and supportive safety culture requires collective effort — from individual engineers to organisations, practioners and industry leaders. By engaging with these resources and sharing learning across the profession, we can continue to raise standards and place safety and health at the heart of everything we do.