Construction Safety CS Ltd are delighted to announce that we are expanding our workplace/construction site inspections and audits. Construction Safety CS inspections and audits provide reassurance and peace of mind to the Clients that the construction work on their projects is being carried out in accordance with legal and best practice requirements and an opportunity […]
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New and increased COVID-19 spot checks throughout the UK by the HSE.
New and increased COVID-19 spot checks throughout the UK by the HSE. COVID -19 spot checks and inspections update: A new Variant of Concern is spreading in some parts of the UK. Further advice from the HSE is that they are increasing their spot checks in all work environments for COVID compliance. Due to the […]
Working Safely During COVID 19
Working safely during the coronavirus outbreak Assessing Risk As an employer, you must protect people from harm. This includes taking reasonable steps to protect your workers and others from coronavirus. In your risk assessment you must: Identify what work activity or situations might cause transmission of the virus Think about who could be at risk […]
HSE ISSUES SOCIAL DISTANCING WARNING TO EMPLOYERS
The HSE has published guidance on social distancing, keeping businesses open and in-work activities during the coronavirus outbreak Social distancing In these extraordinary times, the HSE is constantly reviewing the fast-moving situation with their partners across government to support the national effort to tackle COVID-19. While social distancing is fundamentally a public health measure introduced […]
EXAMPLE RISK ASSESSMENT: CARRYING OUT CONSTRUCTION TYPE ACTIVITIES, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS – CONSIDERING THE CURRENT SITUATION WITH REGARDS TO EXPOSURE TO AND TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19
We have created an example risk assessment for our clients’ use, for the carrying out of construction type activities, maintenance and repairs – considering the current situation with regards to exposure to and transmission of COVID-19. To access and download the risk assessment, clients should log into the Document Vault within our website www.constructionsafety.org.uk, with […]
RIDDOR reporting of COVID-19
You must only make a report under RIDDOR (The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013) when: an unintended incident at work has led to someone’s possible or actual exposure to coronavirus. This must be reported as a dangerous occurrence. a worker has been diagnosed as having COVID 19 and there is reasonable […]
Carrying out thorough examination and testing of lifting and pressure equipment during the coronavirus outbreak
HSE recognises the potential challenges when carrying out legal requirements for thorough examination and testing (TE&T) of plant and equipment as a result of additional precautions people need to take to help reduce risk of transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19). The law for Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) […]
Coronavirus (Covid-19) – Site Operating Procedures Version 3 Published
Site Operating Procedures Protecting Your Workforce During Coronavirus (Covid-19) This guidance is intended to introduce consistent measures on construction sites of all types and sizes in line with the Government’s recommendations on social distancing and ensure employers and individuals make every effort to comply. Version 3 Published. Download a copy here
EXAMPLE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR COVID-19 IN WORKPLACES
HSENI has produced an example risk assessment which shows the kind of approach HSENI expects a small business or workplace to take when carrying out a risk assessment for COVID-19 in the workplace. Click on the link below to access the example risk assessment template: Example risk assessment for COVID-19 Use it as a […]
COVID-19: construction briefing – 24 March
The following briefing has been produced in collaboration between the Association for Consultancy & Engineering, Build UK, Chartered Institute of Building, CITB, Civil Engineering Contractors Association, Construction Products Association, Federation of Master Builders, and Institution of Civil Engineers, as part of a series of daily briefings designed to share consistent guidance and advice with the industry […]