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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

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

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

Builder Jailed For Not Reporting RIDDOR Incident

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

A site boss has been jailed for six months for failing to report a serious incident in which a worker had to have his leg amputated. On 8 January 2019, an operative was clearing a site with an excavator so … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorised | Tagged Accident, Builder, Court, hse, Reporting, RIDDOR

LEV – Local Exhaust Ventilation

Construction Safety Posted on 23rd November 2021 by Sonya Parker23rd November 2021

What is LEV?  LEV is an engineering control used to reduce the risk of inhalation of substances hazardous to health in a workplace, such as dust, gas, mist, fume or vapour. Typically, these substances may cause respiratory diseases such as … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorised | Tagged Employers Responsibilities, hse, lev, LEV Guidance, local exhaust ventilation

Controlling noise at work (L108): updated edition published

Construction Safety Posted on 20th October 2021 by Sonya Parker20th October 2021

Noise at work Bulletin The HSE has published a new edition of the guidance book Controlling Noise at Work. Controlling noise at work (L108): updated edition published Many people are exposed to noise levels at work that may be harmful, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorised | Tagged 3rd edition, Advice, hse, L108, noise, Noise at Work, Update

Good ventilation in the workplace can help reduce the spread of coronavirus

Construction Safety Posted on 14th September 2021 by Sonya Parker14th September 2021

8th September 2021 As more people return to the workplace, authority bodies are stressing the importance of good ventilation to support businesses minimize the risk of coronavirus. Alongside cleaning, hygiene and handwashing, good ventilation is one of the best ways … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorised | Tagged COVID, covid update, hand arm vibration syndrome, health and safety, health and safety executive, health surveillance, hse, HSE inspections, hse safety alert, inspection, legal requirements, respiratory protective equipment

Construction company fined after worker falls from domestic garage roof

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

July 2021 A construction company has been fined for failing to comply with work at height regulations after a worker fell from a garage roof. The Court heard that in February 2020, the worker had accessed the roof using a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorised | Tagged construction, construction site, enforcement, falls from height, health and safety, health and safety executive, hse, legal requirements, working at height

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