New building safety regime: ‘Some people get it, some don’t’

As the latest phase of the post-Grenfell building safety regime kicks in, CN talks to two of its designers about how the new regulator is taking to its role In April, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), which sits under the Health and Safety Executive (HSE),… The post New building safety regime: ‘Some people get it, some don’t’ appeared first on Construction News.

Exclusive: Scale of building inspector competence shortage revealed

Less than two-thirds of the expected number of building inspectors had applied for new competence certification when the government extended the deadline in March, Construction News can reveal. Last July, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said that 4,500 building-control professionals would need to be… The post Exclusive: Scale of building inspector competence shortage revealed appeared first on Construction News.

Investigation launched into Gogglebox star’s death

Police and the HSE are conducting a joint investigation into the death of TV star George Gilbey, who has died following a fall from height while working. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said it was conducting a joint investigation with police into the incident… The post Investigation launched into Gogglebox star’s death appeared first on Construction News.

Anatomy of a fall: inside a mock HSE trial

If there’s an accident on your site and the HSE investigates, what happens next? A ‘mock trial’ shows how proceedings work in a health and safety prosecution. The post Anatomy of a fall: inside a mock HSE trial appeared first on Construction Management.

Demolition firm fined after engineer killed by excavator

A demolition contractor has been fined £130,000 after a site engineer was crushed to death. James Rourke died after being run over by an excavator at the housing job in Brampton, Cambridgeshire, according to a statement by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The 22-year-old… The post Demolition firm fined after engineer killed by excavator appeared first on Construction News.

IOSH - Health and Safety Executive’s Dust Kills campaign and respiratory health initiative in construction, 14072022

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/

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

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

Construction Sector - Site Operating Procedures Protecting Your Workforce During Coronavirus (Covid-19) - Version 6 - Published by Construction leadership Council

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