17 May 2018
HSE to begin construction site blitzes
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced that its inspectors are currently “out and about” visiting refurbishment sites.
Are you a builder in London? Our inspectors are out an about visiting refurbishment sites. Make sure you protect yourself and your workers and don’t get caught like this builder. Here is some free guidance to help https://t.co/B5isKrHuYN pic.twitter.com/liirrRbM7t
— HSE (@H_S_E) May 17, 2018
In the past, HSE investigators found that two of the most common site violations included:
- Working at height
- Exposure to asbestos and silica dust
For more information on the key areas which the HSE are likely to be appraising as well as how BSG members can remain compliant with legislation, please login to BSG’s secure area by clicking the link below and go to the HSE Blitz Notice page.