It is vital that employers plan their workspaces correctly, this is especially important for those in charge of construction site offices. Everything from storage through to health and safety needs to be examined, and comprehensive plans and contingencies need to be put in place to maintain productivity. A site’s office needs to be safe and […]
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Construction company fined after worker seriously injured by a mitre saw
June 2021 A construction company has been fined after a worker’s hand was severed by an inadequately guarded mitre saw on a construction site. The Court heard that, in January 2019, a worker installing skirting board in a new build house was using a powered mitre saw to cut material to length. The guard of […]
Construction company fined after an employee dies after being run over by a dumper truck
An organisation has been fined after an employee was run over by a dumper vehicle. The Court heard that in October 2016, an employee was changing over a blade on a piece of work equipment at the side of a roadway when the employee was run over by a six-tonne dumper truck. The employee sustained […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]