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BSG has reported a 33% year-on-year rise in the number of ‘Hand-Arm Vibration’ breaches recorded on construction sites. The increase is based on over 42,000 independent site inspections conducted over a two-year period, comparing 2017 to 2018. Hand-arm vibration comes from the use of hand-held power tools and is the cause of significant ill health

BSG’s April 2019 Newsletter is now available for members to download from the Secure Area. This month’s issue includes: Getting to grips with vibration ‘Time to Breathe’ campaign launches to highlight occupational air pollution risk Death on the job Construction workers’ desire for a summer suntan putting them at heightened risk of skin cancer Reporting

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) is to phase out cards issued under industry accreditation – also known as grandfather rights. The cards allowed workers to obtain CSCS cards on the strength of an employer’s recommendation rather than the achievement of a recognised qualification. They were already closed to new applicants in 2010 but those

Construction workers’ desire for a summer sun tan could be putting them at heightened risk of developing skin cancer, new research has shown. A new study funded by IOSH and led by researchers from Heriot-Watt University and the Institute of Occupational Medicine in Edinburgh has for the first time measured UV exposure amongst construction workers

Following ongoing investments in service provision made by the Building Safety Group, the Board of Directors (who are all BSG members) have decided to increase annual subscriptions to £94 per person. The increase, effective from 1st April 2019, follows expenditure on the recruitment of additional Safety Advisers to support regional demand as well as investment in

BSG’s Spring 2019 Training Newsletter is now available to download below. BSG Spring 2019 Training Newsletter This month’s issue includes: Luke Hall, MP, opens Bristol Training Centre for BSG BSG achieves 100% pass rate for NEBOSH course CITB have made changes to the site safety plus courses What is the difference between 3T and AGR

BSG is delighted to announce that we achieved a 100% pass rate for our most recent NEBOSH National Construction Certificate course. Yet again, we have significantly exceeded the national average, last reported as 73%, a testament to our dedicated training team. The NEBOSH Construction Certificate is cited in the PAS 91: 2013 as evidence of

BSG’s March 2019 Newsletter is now available for members to download from the Secure Area. This month’s issue includes: BSG Awards – new venue announced Luke Hall, MP, opens BSG Bristol training centre Construction mental health toolkit launched Construction mental health toolkit launched BSG top health & safety queries in February 2019 BSG reports 33%

BSG exhibited at the Working Well Together Occupational Health in Construction event recently held at Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club in Exeter. The free half day event provided self-employed builders and construction companies with practical up-to-date information, help and advice in regards to health issues. Topics covered included: Welfare, Health Surveillance, Noise, Mental Health,