May 2021 A company has been sentenced for safety breaches after a worker was struck by objects falling from an articulated trailer. The Court heard that in July 2019, the 45-year-old worker had been unloading the bottom deck of the double deck articulated trailer, which was being used for overflow storage at the company’s site. […]
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Builder receives custodial sentence for failing to report an incident where a worker was seriously injured
May 2021 A builder has been imprisoned for 24 weeks after he failed to report a serious incident at a construction site he was in charge of. The Court heard that on January 2019, the IP had been clearing a site with an excavator so a new house could be built. The excavator tipped while […]
Sole trader sentenced after worker sustains serious injuries in fall from height
May 2021 A Sole trader has been fined after a sub-contractor fell five metres through a sky light onto a concrete floor. The Court heard how a sub-contractor working for the sole trader was renewing the guttering between two building. While fitting a roof panel back into place the sub-contractor fell backwards through a sky […]
HSE COVID Advice Update
The HSE has issued new guidance for working and returning to work in line with the Governments easing of restrictions. https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/working-safely Returning to work after a lockdown or other closure If your workers have been at home for a while, it may be useful to talk to them about coronavirus precautions before they […]
EN1004-1:2020 Mobile Access and Working Towers
EN1004-1:2020 Mobile Access and Working Towers The new Standard for Scaffold Towers shall be in force from November 2021. It was introduced in November 2020 with a 12-month transition period. The new standard relates to the design, materials, load capability and performance of a Scaffold Tower. From November 2021 all Scaffold Towers must meet […]
COVID 19 CLC Site Operating Procedures Rev 6 updates
The Construction Leadership Council has issued a further revision to the Site Operating Procedure to reflect the recent changes and guidance from the government. The changes to the Site Operating Procedures – Version 6 include: Current requirements such as social distancing The CLC statement on The Use of Face Coverings is included Updated guidance on […]
RIDDOR reporting of COVID-19
RIDDOR reporting of COVID-19 This guidance is for the person reporting, usually the employer (known as the ‘responsible person’). Members of the public and non-work-related cases There is no requirement under RIDDOR (The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013) to report incidents of disease or deaths of members of the public, patients, […]
HSE Construction Health Inspection Initiative – October 2020
October 2020 will see HSE carrying out its latest construction health inspection initiative with health and safety inspectors targeting construction sites across Great Britain. Details of the Initiative: The initiative will run from Monday 5 – Friday 30 October As with previous health inspection initiatives, the focus will be on respiratory risks. COVID-security is a […]
COVID Site Guidance Update September 2020
CITB have issued a suite of documents to be used on site to assist with the management and control of COVID 19. This checklist is designed to be used to ensure compliance with current guidance on protecting your workforce on site during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been approved by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) […]
Making your workplace COVID safe
Working safely during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak Social distancing and making your workplace COVID-secure HSE has produced guidance on social distancing in the workplace, with details on common areas, workstations, movement around buildings and more. Find out more below or visit the HSE webpage https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/working-safely Social distancing means keeping people apart to help reduce the spread […]