Three sentenced over major safety exam fraud

Trio helped more than 500 people cheat a construction health and safety exam, investigation revealed The post Three sentenced over major safety exam fraud appeared first on Construction Management.

Firm fined £8k after joiner paralysed in skylight fall

A mechanical and electrical firm has been fined £8,000 after a joiner was paralysed from the waist down following a fall through a skylight opening, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The inspectorate said Adam Kirkpatrick, 53, had been subcontracted by JLM Solutions… The post Firm fined £8k after joiner paralysed in skylight fall appeared first on Construction News.

HSE decides against tightening asbestos-exposure limit

Britain’s asbestos-exposure limit does not need to be tightened in line with the EU, a review has found. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said the maximum allowable level of the killer substance in the workplace should remain at an average of 0.1 fibres per… The post HSE decides against tightening asbestos-exposure limit appeared first on Construction News.

Calls for HSE funding boost after years of cuts

Politicians and peers are calling for the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) funding to be restored to pre-2010 levels, amid concerns over reduced enforcement capabilities. The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Occupational Safety and Health (APPG OSH) said cuts have limited the HSE’s ability to carry… The post Calls for HSE funding boost after years of cuts appeared first on Construction News.

IPAF announces first international health and safety consultancy member

Fiontar Group, a health and safety consultancy based in Ireland, has joined the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF). The post IPAF announces first international health and safety consultancy member appeared first on Construction Management.

Leadership of health & safety at work

There are many benefits to be gained from successful leadership in health and safety, as these case studies show.

Stress Risk Management checklist

In construction, two worker’s die by suicide every working day. In the world we live in today, this is unacceptable. More needs to be done. Whilst as construction employer you are not responsible for solving all your workers issues outside of work, you are responsible for identifying, managing and mitigating stress at work. Take our test to see if your processes make the cut!

Building Magazine - An interview with Peter Rogers, Lipton Rogers 08102021

Chloe McCulloch of Building Magazine interviews Peter Rogers, gaining Peter's views on the construction industry and changes Peter has noticed throughout his career

Beale & Co - Insurance Masterclass series, Part 1: D&O Insurance, Construction and Prosecution Risks, 14122021

A review of insurance issues including: - The safety legislative framework in place and common HSE/Criminal offences potentially impacting senior management leading up to Grenfell - The HSE and the Police’s pre-Grenfell approach to investigating and prosecuting offences and the changes seen since Grenfell - Typical D&O insurance issues and potential insurance gaps arising out of such issues - What the future looks like for the individual accountability of senior management after Grenfell

CLC - Procuring for Value, July 2018

Recommendations on how government, clients and the industry can maximise the impact of the Construction sector by a change in approach to procurement ... A "whole life" integrated industry will improve productivity and end-user satisfaction, and produce wider societal benefits

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Grove Services (UK) Limited

Grove Services (UK) Limited are an independent service company providing occupational health and safety services. Operated and staffed with Chartered Safety & Health Practitioners, Grove Services offer various health and safety services; whether you are looking for advice, guidance and information for compliance or require safety training specific to your business needs. We help businesses across the UK with all aspects of occupational health and safety – from audits, spot checks and full inspections through to identification of hazards, reporting of incidents and help with the selection of protective equipment.

Grove Services (UK) Limited

Grove Services (UK) Limited are an independent service company providing occupational health and safety services. Operated and staffed with Chartered Safety & Health Practitioners, Grove Services offer various health and safety services; whether you are looking for advice, guidance and information for compliance or require safety training specific to your business needs. We help businesses across the UK with all aspects of occupational health and safety – from audits, spot checks and full inspections through to identification of hazards, reporting of incidents and help with the selection of protective equipment.

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Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental Consultancy providing competent advice across London.

Rochdale Occuaptional Health Service

Rochdale Occupational Health Service provide a confidential and specialist service which promotes and maintains the health of those at work and creates a safe working environment.