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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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12 July 2024
Ashford Homes chooses BSG to assess its sub-contractors
Like many developers, Ashford Homes works with different sub-contractors from a wide variety of trades. To help maintain its excellent reputation, Ashford Homes carefully selects sub-contractors to ensure its homes continue to be designed and built to the highest standards. Critically, Ashford Homes must also make certain that any companies it works with are compliant with
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
30 August 2024
SIP Accreditations & The Building Safety Act
Following the introduction of The Building Safety Act, more of our members are being asked to supply information about work which falls within scope of the new legislation, especially when applying for SSIP accreditations. For example, the latest set of Common Assessment Standard questions asks: Does your company work on, or intend to work on,
25 July 2024
33% increase in major Traffic Management breaches on construction sites
The Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 33% increase in major Traffic Management breaches on construction sites. The report was based on 7,000 site inspections carried out during the first half of 2024, when comparing Q1 to Q2. BSG’s latest statistical analysis is a cause for concern when considering on average, each year, about 7 workers die as
22 July 2024
BSG Alert: Managing Hot Works on site – Fire Extinguishers
Please be advised that all contractors carrying out ‘Hot Works’ must have at least 2 fire extinguishers ‘at hand’, as well as a careful watch maintained for fire breaking out whilst work is in progress. The types and size of extinguishers provided should be appropriate to; The risks relating to the work taking place Nature of the work
12 July 2024
Ashford Homes chooses BSG to assess its sub-contractors
Like many developers, Ashford Homes works with different sub-contractors from a wide variety of trades. To help maintain its excellent reputation, Ashford Homes carefully selects sub-contractors to ensure its homes continue to be designed and built to the highest standards. Critically, Ashford Homes must also make certain that any companies it works with are compliant with
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