BSG News Blog

Silica dust represents one of the most significant yet frequently underestimated occupational health hazards facing the UK construction industry today. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), over 500 construction workers are believed to die annually from exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS), with thousands more suffering debilitating lung conditions. Under the Control of

BSG is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its e-learning portfolio with the introduction of two new mental health training courses, reinforcing the company’s commitment to comprehensive safety and wellbeing provision within the construction industry. Priced at just £25 per person, these accessible courses address the growing recognition that workplace safety extends beyond physical

The Health and Safety Executive’s provisional 2025/26 data reveals 25 construction deaths among 126 total workplace fatalities—a record low compared to the five-year average of 37 deaths. This represents genuine progress and demonstrates that enhanced safety measures deliver results. However, construction remains Great Britain’s deadliest sector in absolute terms, a distinction no industry should hold.

The Building Safety Group (BSG) has identified a 24% increase in noise infringements on construction sites across the UK, based on 6,000 independent inspections conducted during the first half of 2026. Noise breaches between 1st Jan – 30th Jun 2026 While this trend requires attention, it presents a valuable opportunity for forward-thinking construction companies to

The HSE’s updated lone working guidance demands immediate attention from construction employers. With lone working increasingly prevalent across construction sites, understanding your legal obligations isn’t optional—it’s essential. Non-compliance can result in prosecution, enforcement action, and irreparable reputational damage. Who Are Construction’s Lone Workers? Lone workers in construction extend beyond the obvious. They include site surveyors

We have some exciting news to share! The Building Safety Group (BSG) has officially partnered with The Green Register — a leading authority in sustainable construction training — and we’re delighted to announce that their highly regarded course portfolio is now available to you at a discounted rate of 20% as part of your BSG membership. As the construction

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). Between April 2025 and March 2026, 12 construction workers died from this type of accident, down from 19 for the previous year and significantly

Health and safety compliance in social housing has never been more critical. The ongoing Grenfell Tower investigation serves as a sobering reminder of the catastrophic consequences when safety standards fail. With the Metropolitan Police expected to present investigation files to the Crown Prosecution Service by the end of September, up to 20 corporate entities—including housing

As school holidays approach, construction companies are being urged to take additional precautions to keep children safe this summer. While rare, children have tragically lost their lives, and others have been injured, after making their way on to unsecure and unsafe construction sites. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is calling on the construction industry