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The Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 41% decrease in the number of COVID 19 breaches occurring on construction sites over a three month period. BSG’s report is based on 4400 independent site inspections carried out between 1st June and 31st August 2020. The drop in breaches has been attributed to more companies successfully

Construction employers asked the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) for guidance on the use of face coverings in response to coronavirus to help provide a consistent approach across the industry. The current position on the use of face coverings in response to coronavirus is mandatory for members of the public in an increasing number of specified

BSG is delighted to announce that Stephen Bell has been appointed as the new Managing Director of the Building Safety Group (BSG). He will succeed the existing Managing Director, Paul Kimpton, who will become the new Chairman of BSG, as Michael Setter is wishing to retire having been Chairman for 36 years. *Stephen joins BSG

As BSG has been unable to carry out sites visits in all locations, a subscription rebate will be levied to reflect the reduction in service. BSG directors (who are all drawn from and represent member companies) have therefore concluded that a 10% reduction in the subscription rate will be applied to invoices circulated for the

Due to the current circumstances surrounding the Coronavirus we have undertaken a risk assessment for our safety advisers to follow. For your information, a sample copy is enclosed. Some member companies have already taken the decision not to allow our staff to visit their sites. This decision is theirs and not BSG policy, although this

The Government’s Department of Health has designated the current risk level from the coronavirus as ‘moderate’, and has described the disease itself as a “serious and imminent threat” to public health. But it should be noted that the situation is changing so please visit the site below to keep up to date with the current status.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned threatening behaviour will not be tolerated after an incident during an inspection of a Teesside waste and recycling site in August 2019. In a statement on the 19 February, the HSE said that when attending the Teesside premises on 23 August 2019, an inspector became aware of

There are two million workers at risk of developing Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) in the UK, and currently 300 thousand people suffering advanced stages. Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome is caused by an over exposure to vibrations when, for example, using handheld power tools. Symptoms include bouts of vibration white finger, where fingers lose all

BSG Health & Safety Awards 2020 Following on from last year’s successful BSG Health & Safety Awards ceremony, we are delighted to announce that this year’s awards ceremony will once again be held at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, Warwickshire on Wednesday October 14th, 11am – 2pm. The British Motor Museum, is the World’s