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BS 30480: Suicide Prevention in the Workplace
Expert guidance on the first British Standard for suicide prevention in the workplace — helping organisations protect their people and fulfil their duty of care.
What is BS 30480?
BS 30480 is the first British Standard specifically focused on suicide prevention in the workplace. Published by BSI, it provides a comprehensive framework for organisations to understand, assess, and mitigate suicide risk within their workforce.
The standard recognises that workplaces have a unique opportunity — and responsibility — to identify early warning signs, create supportive environments, and implement evidence-based prevention strategies.
Why It Matters
Duty of Care
Employers have a moral and legal duty to protect their employees’ mental health and wellbeing. BS 30480 provides a structured way to demonstrate this commitment.
Sector-Specific Risks
Certain industries — construction, agriculture, healthcare, emergency services — face elevated suicide risk. BS 30480 helps address these sector-specific challenges.
Regulatory Alignment
The standard aligns with ISO 45003 and broader occupational health frameworks, creating an integrated approach to psychological safety.
How Being Real Can Help
We provide end-to-end support to help your organisation understand and implement BS 30480:
Awareness & Training
Educate leadership and teams on the standard and its implications for your organisation.
Risk Assessment
Identify sector-specific and role-specific suicide risk factors within your workforce.
Policy Development
Create robust policies and procedures aligned to BS 30480 requirements.
Implementation Support
Hands-on guidance to embed prevention measures and support systems across your organisation.
Why Being Real?
Peter J Kelly has extensive experience in psychosocial risk management, including suicide prevention in high-risk sectors. His background at the HSE, combined with practical consultancy expertise, makes Being Real uniquely placed to guide organisations through BS 30480 implementation.
We take a compassionate, evidence-based approach — ensuring your organisation not only meets the standard but genuinely creates a safer, more supportive workplace.
Protect Your People
Contact us to discuss how Being Real can support your BS 30480 journey.