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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.

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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