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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

Director fined after young worker injured in fall from height

Construction Safety Posted on 28th May 2021 by Sonya Parker28th May 2021

27th May 2021 A Director of a Construction company has been fined for safety breaches after a 17-year-old worker fell from a mezzanine floor to the ground below. The Court heard that, on February 2019, the worker and two others were … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorised | Tagged access, construction, construction site, construction sites, covid 19, health and safety, health and safety executive, HSE inspections, site operating procedures, working at height

COVID 19 CLC Site Operating Procedures Rev 6 updates

Construction Safety Posted on 23rd October 2020 by Sonya Parker23rd October 2020

The Construction Leadership Council has issued a further revision to the Site Operating Procedure to reflect the recent changes and guidance from the government. The changes to the Site Operating Procedures – Version 6 include: Current requirements such as social … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorised | Tagged CLC Version 6, covid 19, site operating procedures

COVID 19 CLC Site Operating Procedures V5 Update

Construction Safety Posted on 7th July 2020 by Sonya Parker7th July 2020

Site Operating Procedures V5   The Site Operating Procedures have been updated by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) to reflect the latest Government guidance following the easing of lock-down measures in England from Saturday 4 July.   The ‘one metre plus’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorised | Tagged CLC, COVID, covid 19, site operating procedures, Update, V5

HSE ISSUES SOCIAL DISTANCING WARNING TO EMPLOYERS

Construction Safety Posted on 21st April 2020 by Admin Construction Safety21st April 2020

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged business, businesses, control of workplace risks, coronavirus, covid 19, employers, enforcement, enforcement action, enforcement notices, essential work, guidelines, health and safety executive, hse, non essential work, public health England, shielded workers, social distancing, travel, travel for work purposes, travelling, working from home, workplace, workplace risks

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

Construction Safety Posted on 21st April 2020 by Admin Construction Safety21st April 2020

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged construction, coronavirus, covid 19, Example risk assessment, risk assessment

RIDDOR reporting of COVID-19

Construction Safety Posted on 21st April 2020 by Admin Construction Safety21st April 2020

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged biological agent, case of disease, coronavirus, covid 19, dangerous occurrence, exposure, exposure to coronavirus, health care professionals, occupational exposure, RIDDOR, riddor reporting, work related exposure

Carrying out thorough examination and testing of lifting and pressure equipment during the coronavirus outbreak

Construction Safety Posted on 15th April 2020 by Admin Construction Safety15th April 2020

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged coronavirus, covid 19, enforcement, equipment, health & safety executive, health and safety executive, hse, inspectors, legal requirements, lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations, loler, plant, pressure systems safety regulations, pssr, restrictions, scheme, social distancing, te&t, testing, thorough examination, thorough examination and testing, thorough examination and testing scheme, visiting inspectors

Coronavirus (Covid-19) – Site Operating Procedures Version 3 Published

Construction Safety Posted on 15th April 2020 by Admin Construction Safety15th April 2020

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged construction, construction leadership council, construction site, coronavirus, covid 19, site operating procedures, version 3

EXAMPLE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR COVID-19 IN WORKPLACES

Construction Safety Posted on 2nd April 2020 by Admin Construction Safety2nd April 2020

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 … Continue reading →

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