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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
14 November 2018
BSG Awards 2018 Special Edition Newsletter
BSG’s Awards 2018 Special Edition Newsletter is now available for members to download from the Secure Area. This month’s issue includes: BSG Annual Awards Winners and Judges’ Comments Summary of Award Winners and Highly Commended Members BSG Awards 2018 highlights video BSG Awards 2018 photos No rise to membership rates 2019 course schedule Last few
09 November 2018
BSG announces 2018 Health & Safety Award Winners
On Wednesday November 7th, the annual Building Safety Group Awards was held at the Williams F1 Conference Centre in Oxfordshire. The ceremony was a national celebration of BSG members’ dedicated commitment to Health and Safety in the workplace. The commemoration was held to mark their members’ achievements and excellence in work-related health and safety performance.
06 November 2018
No increase for BSG member subscription fees 2018/19
Our members will be pleased to learn that BSG’s subscription fees remain unchanged for the next six monthly period from December until June 2019. This means that fees will stay the same as they were in 2018. Commenting on the decision, Paul Kimpton said: “At BSG we have worked hard to make savings in our
22 October 2018
BSG ACHIEVES 94% PASS RATE FOR NEBOSH COURSE
BSG is delighted to announce that we achieved a 94% 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
10 October 2018
Launch of online Mental Health at Work Gateway
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, has launched a new Mental Health at Work programme. The new online gateway was launched on the 11th of September 2018 to help companies improve staff wellbeing, as new research reveals almost half of Brits have experienced mental health problems at work. Mental Health Resources for Employers and Employees The
05 October 2018
BSG October 2018 Newsletter
BSG’s October 2018 Newsletter is now available for members to download from the Secure Area. This month’s issue includes: HSE conducts construction site blitzes BSG safety alert The 12 biggest construction health and safety fines Combustible cladding ban set to be announced BSG environmental update – WEEE Directive Launch of online mental health at work
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