HSE fire safety enforcements drop but injuries remain the same, data shows

Breaches of fire safety on construction sites have dropped by more than a third, latest data has revealed. Analysis by training specialist CE Safety found that the number of onsite breaches identified by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) dropped by 37 per cent year-on-year… The post HSE fire safety enforcements drop but injuries remain the same, data shows appeared first on Construction News.

HSE hands Story Contracting two prohibition notices

Story Contracting has been served two prohibition notices by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for breaching working-from-height and excavation-safety regulations. According to the first enforcement notice published by the HSE, the contractor “failed to take suitable and sufficient measures” to prevent falls from height… The post HSE hands Story Contracting two prohibition notices appeared first on Construction News.

Construction deaths halve in two years

The number of construction workers killed on site has halved in the last two years, according to new figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The post Construction deaths halve in two years appeared first on Construction Management.

Construction site deaths fall to 25

Latest HSE figures released

Construction remains deadliest industry despite record low for workplace deaths

Construction recorded one of its lowest number of workplace deaths on record last year, according to new figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). However, the sector still remained the deadliest industry in the UK. Analysis of the HSE’s provisional statistics for work-related… The post Construction remains deadliest industry despite record low for workplace deaths 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

What are the latest HSE requirements for working at height in the UK?