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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →