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HSE respiratory health site inspection initiative for the construction sector Site inspections across Great Britain throughout June 2022

Construction Safety Posted on 27th May 2022 by Sonya Parker27th May 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 diseases that can have a devastating impact on them and their families. During June, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorised | Tagged construction, Construction Dusts, HSE Visits, June 2022, Respiratory Protection

HSE Issue Mast Climbers Fault Bulletin

Construction Safety Posted on 4th May 2022 by Sonya Parker4th May 2022

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 industries for access and to maintain large plant. Platforms could fall from height where mechanical … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorised | Tagged falls from height, Faul, HSE Bulletin, Injury, Mast Climbers, MCWP's, work at height

Ear loop respirators / masks

Construction Safety Posted on 3rd May 2022 by Sonya Parker3rd May 2022

Bulletin issued: 27 April 2022 Ear loop respirators / masks do not provide protection as tight fitting RPE The HSE has issued a safety alert about how respirators / masks which rely on ear loops do not provide protection as … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorised | Tagged Bulletin, Ear Loop, hse, Respirators

Scaffold Guidance

Construction Safety Posted on 25th April 2022 by Sonya Parker25th April 2022

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, inspecting and supervising scaffolding operations are expected to have. Scaffold design It is a requirement … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorised | Tagged Scaffold Design, TG20;13

HSE Inspectors will be visiting Woodworking Businesses across Great Britain

Construction Safety Posted on 25th April 2022 by Sonya Parker25th April 2022

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 with woodworking, including wood dust, and have effective controls in place to keep workers safe … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorised | Tagged Factories, hse, Inspections, Visits, woodworking, workshops

Mobile Tower Death

Construction Safety Posted on 4th February 2022 by Sonya Parker4th February 2022

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 regulation 8 (a) of the Work at Height Regulations 2005, following an incident that saw … Continue reading →

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Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER2022)

Construction Safety Posted on 11th January 2022 by Sonya Parker11th January 2022

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 come into force on 6th April 2022 Employers responsibilities to workers regarding the provision of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorised | Tagged Limb a workers, Limb b workers, Personal Protective Equipment, PPE, PPE REGS 2022, PPE Suitability Assessment

School and contractor fined for unsafe removal of asbestos

Construction Safety Posted on 22nd December 2021 by Sonya Parker22nd December 2021

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 while installing a new heating system. A company had been contracted by the school, to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorised | Tagged asbestos, Client, Contractors, Fine, hse, School

Construction company in court over inadequate health and safety standards

Construction Safety Posted on 22nd December 2021 by Sonya Parker22nd December 2021

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 Executive inspectors found poor welfare standards, dangerous electrical systems and inadequate health and safety provision … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorised | Tagged construction, Fined, hse, Inadequate H&S, Site Activities

Keep your workplace ventilated to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19

Construction Safety Posted on 3rd December 2021 by Sonya Parker3rd December 2021

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 even more important to ensure your workplace is adequately ventilated. Good ventilation helps reduce the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorised | Tagged covid 19, Fresh Air, Government, hse, Updated guidance

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