News tagged HSE
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Silica Dust on Site: What the Engineered Stone Crackdown Means for UK Construction
The post Silica Dust on Site: What the Engineered Stone Crackdown Means for UK Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In May 2026 the Health and Safety Executive published its first COSHH guidance sheet specifically for engineered stone. The guidance makes clear that dry cutting of engineered stone is unacceptable and that water suppression is how businesses should meet the legal requirement. HSE also announced that its inspectors would make more than 1,000 visits to […]
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HSE ends investigation into crane collapse deaths, over nine years on
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has concluded it does not have "enough evidence" to bring any further charges over a 2017 crane collapse which caused the deaths of three men, Construction News can reveal. Rhys Barker, 18, from Castleford, West Yorkshire, David Newall, 36, from… The post HSE ends investigation into crane collapse deaths, over nine years on appeared first on Construction News.
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Firm and director fined after lives endangered during unsafe roof work
A construction company and its director have been fined after workers' lives were put at risk during unsafe roof work in north London. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said it launched an investigation into London-based B&O Developers Ltd and and its sole director Sanjay… The post Firm and director fined after lives endangered during unsafe roof work appeared first on Construction News.
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Looking out for roof workers pays off
After members of the public alerted HSE to unsafe working on a site in Kings Cross, B&O Developments and director Sanjay Swaminaryan pleaded guilty to putting workers at risk and were fined at City of London Magistrate's Court.
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Lift supervisor killed by reversing telehandler
HSE investigation finds driver had been using his mobile phone while operating machine
Resources tagged HSE
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Join HSE’s construction division and Dust Kills campaign team to learn about its current construction respiratory health initiative. The initiative is supported by the Dust Kills campaign to raise awareness of the health issues and provide information on construction dust. The webinar is an opportunity to gain insight into how to manage the risk of construction dust and explains why it is an HSE priority Also visit https://press.hse.gov.uk/tag/hses-dust-kills-campaign/
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HSE - Fire safety in Construction, HSG 168 (Third Edition), July 2022
The HSE has published a third edition of its Fire safety in construction (HSG168) document. Several years in the making, it contains guidance explaining the need to eliminate and/or mitigate fire risks during the design phase (where practicable). It also examines how to prevent site fires from starting and ensuring people’s safety if they do. It is aimed at all those involved with construction projects who procure, design, develop and manage construction sites, including clients & designers
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Fire Safety in Construction - Published by Health and Safety Executive via the Amber Kelly website.
Guidance for clients, designers and those managing and carrying out construction work involving significant fire risks
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These Site Operating Procedures (SOP) are based on Government guidance on Working safely during Coronavirus (Covid-19) - Construction and other outdoor work in England; other restrictions and advice may apply in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, as we
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