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We’re the UK’s largest construction safety organisation for health, safety & environmental site inspections, advice and training
The Building Safety Group (BSG) provides professional HS&E site inspections, training and advice for the construction industry.
With over 50 years’ experience, we’re the UK’s largest construction safety group, serving over 800 members across 3,500 locations. BSG has over 40 directly employed advisers based throughout the country, providing health and safety support to our members in their respective regions. We also run over 8000 health and safety training days for the construction sector.
By working together, we’re helping to make the UK construction industry safer for everyone.
Contact us today to find out more about how we can help you operate both your team and your business safely and in total compliance.
Membership
Become a member today
Minimise the risk of accidents in the workplace and to keep up to date and compliant with all health, safety, and environmental regulations by joining us today.
Training
Find the right course for you and your team
We run a full range of construction health, safety and environmental training courses at our venues throughout the UK with the ability to tailor courses to meet your exact requirements.
CDM Compliance Consultant
Help to meet your obligations
At The Building Safety Group (BSG), we understand that Principal Designers, Principal Contractors and Clients will need a support mechanism in place to meet their obligations under the CDM regulations.
Latest news
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30 September 2024
Mobile Tower breaches up 36%
The number of mobile scaffold tower breaches has increased by 36% during the first half of 2024, according to a new report published by The Building Safety Group (BSG). BSG’s latest figures were calculated by comparing the number of tower infringements recorded in Q1 with Q2 this year. Statistical analysis was based on 7500 site
18 November 2024
BSG reports 41% drop in Welfare breaches on construction sites
The Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 41% drop in welfare breaches recorded on construction sites. The figure was calculated using the data collected from 7,000 BSG site inspections which compared Q2 with Q3 this year. The significant reduction in the number of breaches reported has been attributed to the positive response from members,
15 November 2024
Onsite health MoTs for builders announced
Westminster is hoping that thousands of builders will take part in a potentially life-saving health-check programme. The so-called health MoT, which already exists for those aged over 40 and who are not already known to be suffering from cardiovascular conditions, involves weighing and measuring participants, as well as testing their blood pressure and cholesterol level.
13 November 2024
BSG Apprenticeships
Our new ‘Apprenticeship Scheme’ is now underway with two young people beginning their journey with The Building Safety Group (BSG) in October. Rosie Fricker and Fenn Daunton were the successful applicants, whose first job was to start their practical training with BSG. The first day began with a Mobile Scaffold Tower course, followed by Health
12 November 2024
HSE to draft new guidelines around engineered stone
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is drafting new guidelines for tradesmen working with engineered stone after report shows increased risk to silicosis. HSE is asking for industry feedback from the Worktop Fabricators Federation – an association promoting good working practices for worktop fabrication and stone masonry industries – who were presented with draft guidelines
05 November 2024
Partner with BSG to unlock your CITB Employer Network Fund
The CITB Employer Network provides an excellent opportunity for our members to benefit from up to 70% funded training. At The Building Safety Group (BSG), we believe this can help to significantly reduce the financial burden placed on your company and at the same time allow your business to invest more in widening and improving the skills of its
30 September 2024
Mobile Tower breaches up 36%
The number of mobile scaffold tower breaches has increased by 36% during the first half of 2024, according to a new report published by The Building Safety Group (BSG). BSG’s latest figures were calculated by comparing the number of tower infringements recorded in Q1 with Q2 this year. Statistical analysis was based on 7500 site
18 November 2024
BSG reports 41% drop in Welfare breaches on construction sites
The Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 41% drop in welfare breaches recorded on construction sites. The figure was calculated using the data collected from 7,000 BSG site inspections which compared Q2 with Q3 this year. The significant reduction in the number of breaches reported has been attributed to the positive response from members,