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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

Did you know that over 3,500 users regularly login to the BSG Hub?, which is exclusive to our members Why? … here’s why … People login to the hub to use our market leading RAMS software, where they can complete Risk and COSHH assessments, as well as Method Statements. The hub contains over 120 different

Claiming CITB levy payments could mean that you can train employees for a minimal charge or even at no cost to the business. As a CITB ‘Approved Training Organisation’ (ATO) , The Building Safety Group (BSG) can arrange for you to access automated CITB levy grants. We can advise you on which courses attract payments and how much can be saved,

The Building Safety Group (BSG) is very pleased to announce it has launched an ‘Apprenticeship Scheme’ for young people interested in becoming a qualified Health & Safety professional. By partnering with Bridgwater and Taunton college, BSG will provide the successful applicant with ‘on the job’ practical training alongside college work.   BSG’s apprenticeship will run for

The Met Office has issued a yellow alert for all areas in England except the North East until Thursday. With temperatures expected to climb over the coming days, please be aware of the dangers of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke. – Reschedule work to cooler times of the day – Provide more frequent rest breaks

Small businesses are being pressured into long-term contracts for health and safety support, according to an article published by The Times. Many have been pushed into unreasonably long agreements of up to 10 years that, on expiring, automatically ‘rollover’ into another contract of the same length. Companies are often being pushed to sign these types of arrangement on

Congratulations to our BSG Safety Adviser, Vicky Bilsbury-Robinson, who completed a fantastic feat of endurance by walking from Llanberis up to the summit of Snowdon. Vicky, along with her partner and over 70 other determined companions, faced challenging conditions, finishing a 9 mile trek and 975m assent in under 8 hours. Vicky managed to raise