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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
Construction company in court over inadequate health and safety standards
Construction company in court over inadequate health and safety standards A national construction company has been fined after an unannounced inspection by Health and Safety
Keep your workplace ventilated to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19
Keep your workplace ventilated to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 With winter weather making workers reluctant to keep windows and doors open, it is
Builder Jailed For Not Reporting RIDDOR Incident
A site boss has been jailed for six months for failing to report a serious incident in which a worker had to have his leg