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The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA).
The Health and Safety at Work Act came into existence almost 50 years ago. All employers must comply with The Health and Safety at Work
Construction Safety Update
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Welding Fume Exposure
Welding Fumes Introduction: There is new scientific evidence from the International Agency for Research on Cancer that exposure to mild steel welding fume can cause
Fire Safety in Construction HSG168
HSE has published a revised version of the publication Fire safety in construction (HSG168). This latest (third) edition contains guidance explaining the need to eliminate,
HSE respiratory health site inspection initiative for the construction sector Site inspections across Great Britain throughout June 2022
HSE respiratory health site inspection initiative for the construction sector Site inspections across Great Britain throughout June 2022 Every week, workers in the construction industry develop serious lung
HSE Issue Mast Climbers Fault Bulletin
The HSE has found a potentially serious fault with mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs) used widely across construction projects. These can be used in other
Ear loop respirators / masks
Bulletin issued: 27 April 2022 Ear loop respirators / masks do not provide protection as tight fitting RPE The HSE has issued a safety alert
Scaffold Guidance
Scaffold Guidance This guide is intended to clarify when a scaffold design is required and what level of training and competence those erecting, dismantling, altering,
HSE Inspectors will be visiting Woodworking Businesses across Great Britain
Inspectors will be visiting Woodworking Businesses across Great Britain HSE are currently inspecting woodworking businesses to ensure duty holders know the established health risks associated
Mobile Tower Death
Death from Fall from Mobile Tower On 15 January 2022 at Cambridge Magistrates’ Court, a building company was fined £16,000 after pleading guilty to breaching
Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER2022)
Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER2022) These Regulations may be cited as the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 and
School and contractor fined for unsafe removal of asbestos
School and contractor fined for unsafe removal of asbestos A school and its maintenance contractor have been fined after workers disturbed asbestos at the school