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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.

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

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

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

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

Download the latest issue Released September 2018 BSG Autumn Training News 2018 This month’s issue includes: BSG plant courses are now being delivered by accredited NPORS trainers BSG is expanding – new training centre CSCS announce price rise BSG gets CPD accreditation BSG achieves 94% pass rate for NEBOSH

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced that its inspectors are currently visiting construction sites to see if builders’ health is being protected. HSE inspectors are visiting construction sites to see if builders’ health is being protected. Are you ready for our visit? Read this on health risks in construction to #WorkRight: https://t.co/vRQ9cvXFYo pic.twitter.com/QMcgm7XlYn

BSG’s September 2018 Newsletter is now available for members to download from the Secure Area. This month’s issue includes: HSE urges companies not to rely on manufacturer published vibration data UK sickness absence rates reaches all-time low Criminally negligent employers face longer jail sentences with new court guidelines introduced Government publishes draft regulations to adapt

Working Well Together South West Group is holding an event on Tuesday morning, September 4th at the BAWA club in Bristol BS34 7RG. The half day, free session will focus on Refurbishment and Working at Height, providing self-employed builders and small construction companies with practical up to date information, help and advice. The information given