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27 February 2019

Building Safety Group reports 33% increase in Hand Arm Vibration breaches on construction sites

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

18 February 2019

Luke Hall, MP, opens Bristol Training Centre for Building Safety Group

The Building Safety Group has opened a new Bristol based Training Centre for people working in the building industry. Luke Hall MP, Member of Parliament for Thornbury and Yate, was on hand to officially open the new premises in Rudgeway. The new building and on-site facilities have been developed across 5000 sq ft to provide

15 February 2019

BSG Bi-Annual Membership Satisfaction survey results 2018

The Building Safety Group is dedicated to delivering the highest level of customer service for our members. To help us maintain our standards we asked our members to complete a member satisfaction questionnaire. Thank you to the 106 members who completed our survey. Summary of key findings BSG Service 96% of respondents describe BSG’s services

12 February 2019

BSG Safety Alert: Mild Steel Welding Cancer Risk

BSG’s latest safety alert reports on the change in enforcement expectations for mild steel welding fume. With immediate effect, there is a strengthening of the HSE’s enforcement expectation for all welding fume, including mild steel welding; because general ventilation does not achieve the necessary control. For more information please login and view the safety alert

05 February 2019

BSG February 2019 Newsletter

BSG’s February 2019 Newsletter is now available for members to download from the Secure Area. This month’s issue includes: BSG opens new training centre in Bristol HSE conducts construction site health blitzes Managing dust in construction BSG health and safety documentation review Employers warned of cancer-causing welding fumes danger BSG bi-annual membership satisfaction survey results

05 February 2019

Time to talk day 2019

On Time to Talk Day we want everyone to have a conversation about mental health. Time to Talk Day 2019 is taking place on Thursday 7 February. This year’s Time to Talk Day is all about bringing together the right ingredients, to have a conversation about mental health. Whether that’s tea, biscuits and close friends

31 January 2019

How to work safely on a construction site in the winter

According to HSE, it has been estimated that 58,000 non-fatal, self reported injuries happened within the UK between 2017/18 and 38 workers were fatally injured. Winter weather has the potential to hit the UK hard, with strong winds, freezing temperatures, snow, ice and lots of rain. All of these elements can cause hazards for construction

22 January 2019

HSE conducts construction site health blitzes

The HSE inspection initiative will be running until the 17 February and will target London sites primarily. Most builders go home after a hard day at work with healthy lungs that have been protected during construction activity. Are you a #DustBuster who knows how to #WorkRight and protect yourself from asbestos? Read this before we

21 January 2019

BSG to open new Training Centre

BSG will open its new Training Centre in Bristol on 15th February. We will be joined by Luke Hall MP, Member of Parliament for Thornbury and Yate. Our new facility has been purpose-built across 1600 square footage to offer a comprehensive range of health, safety and environmental courses including Working at Height, Occupational Health and

10 December 2018

BSG December 2018 Newsletter

BSG’s December 2018 Newsletter is now available for members to download from the Secure Area. This month’s issue includes: Are alcohol and drugs present on your site? Dumper safety guide published for comment RIDDOR 13 review recommends expanding reportable conditions Main health and safety hazards faced by the electrical contracting industry Fire alarms on site

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