HSE names firms stopped from working with engineered stone

Four companies served with prohibition notices over engineered-stone safety concerns have been named by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Construction News can reveal they are Worcester-based Creative Quartz Ltd; Mr Granite Ltd of Coventry; Surfacestone (UK) Limited, of Oldbury, Sandwell; and Italia Stone Ltd… The post HSE names firms stopped from working with engineered stone appeared first on Construction News.

Falls from height fatalities in construction down in 2025/26

The number of deaths caused by falls from height in construction has dropped by a third in the last year, according to figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The post Falls from height fatalities in construction down in 2025/26 appeared first on Construction Management.

HSE to visit Birmingham Children’s Hospital after worker death

A construction worker has died in an incident at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is visiting the site today (13 July) after the fatality last Friday (10 July), which occurred on a project involving Dudley-based BSN Group. West Midlands Police said… The post HSE to visit Birmingham Children’s Hospital after worker death appeared first on Construction News.

Worker killed in fall at Birmingham hospital job

BSN Group Construction assisting police and HSE investigation into fatal accident

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.

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?