IOSH
Hidden in plain sight
Confronting modern slavery in today’s economy
Modern slavery isn’t a distant issue; it’s embedded in today’s economy, often hidden across supply chains and workplaces. This IOSH white paper shows why exploitation should be treated as an occupational safety and health issue, and what organisations must do differently to prevent harm.
Evidence of the challenge
Over 50 million people globally are affected by modern slavery. In the UK, referrals have exceeded 23,000 – and continue to rise. Yet our research suggests many organisations still lack the systems to identify or prevent risk.
We surveyed 1,000 business leaders. The findings expose significant gaps:
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have no formal commitment to addressing modern slavery or plans to develop one
62%
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provide no formal training on identifying and responding to modern slavery risks
62%
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have no dedicated mechanism for workers to raise concerns about modern slavery
44%
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The full white paper – what you’ll get
Safer, well-managed work means lower risk of exploitation. Fill in the form to receive your copy when it is published. This includes:
- a clear view of where modern slavery risks arise in modern supply chains and workplaces
- insight into the gaps in current business practice and why they persist
- practical actions for business leaders, policy makers and health and safety professionals