The Building Safety Act came into force in 2022, however at the time it predominately reflected on the management of High Risk Buildings. Since 2022 various amendments have been implemented which now significantly relate to the construction of new build High Risk Buildings. The Building Safety Act was introduced following significant new updates to the […]
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Company fined £450k and director and site manager sentenced following death of labourer
A company has been fined £450,000, the firm’s director has received a suspended prison sentence and the site manager sentenced to 130 hours of unpaid work after a labourer was crushed to death at a construction site. The deceased had been removing supporting metal bars with an angle grinder as part of a large-scale renovation […]
Metal Working Fluids and Health Surveillance
The HSE is inspecting manufacturing businesses that use metalworking fluids in their machining processes until March. As part of the inspection you will be required to provide evidence and information concerning what is in place for Health Surveillance for employees working with, or likely to be exposed to metal working fluids. Setting up health surveillance […]
Building control approval: did you know?
This is the latest update from the BSR (Building Safety Regulator) If you’re planning any projects on higher-risk buildings in England, you need building control approval from the BSR before any building work can commence. This includes new builds and refurbishment works on existing properties. On 1 October 2023, BSR became the Building Control Authority […]
Working safely with display screen equipment
As an employer, you must protect your workers from the health risks of working with display screen equipment (DSE), such as PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones. The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations apply to workers who use DSE daily, for continuous periods of an hour or more, these workers are known as ‘DSE […]
Changes for Construction Safety (CS) Ltd 2024
To all our retained clients and potentially new clients. Construction Safety has undergone a few minor changes in the last few months. To keep you updated of those changes all details are below. Construction Safety (CS) Ltd Lulworth House 51 High Street Cheadle Staffs ST10 1AR Tel: 01782 388672 www.constructionsafety.org.uk
HSE ebulletin – metalworking inspections: looking after your metalworking fluid
Issued: 21 November 2023 HSE will be inspecting manufacturing businesses that use metalworking fluids or ‘white water’ in their machining processes until March. HSE is inspecting manufacturing businesses that use metalworking fluids or coolants in their machining processes. Inspectors are focusing on how employers ensure workers are protected from exposure to fluid or mist generated […]
Employers’ responsibilities to staff after an accident
Employers’ responsibilities to staff after an accident Workplace accidents refer to any unplanned, unexpected incidents that result in injury or harm to employees during the course of their work. A thoughtful, thorough response demonstrates the employer’s commitment to employee wellbeing and safety. Proper handling of workplace accidents is both a legal obligation and an ethical […]
HSE Advisory LPG forklift truck fire risk
HSE Advisory LPG forklift truck fire risk Health and Safety Executive – Safety notice Department name: Engagement and Policy Division (EPD) Bulletin number: EPD02-2023 Issue date: 05/23 Target audience: Anyone responsible operating, supplying, inspecting or maintaining LPG powered forklift trucks. Issue HSE is issued an advisory after becoming aware of a number of fires on, and around, liquefied petroleum […]
HSE Site Inspection – Dust Initiative May-June 2023
HSE Construction ebulletin Issued: 11 May 2023 HSE Site Inspection – Dust Initiative May-June 2023 Site inspections across Great Britain start next week HSE inspection initiative for the construction sector targeting respiratory health risks How dust is managed on site is a matter of life and death. Construction workers are dying and many more become […]