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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

BSG is pleased to announce the introduction of a new Occupational Health training programme, developed to help ensure construction companies become and remain compliant with UK legislation. Our one day course is specifically tailored for senior management and professionals who are responsible for the occupational health of their workforce. The course may also be beneficial

The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) business plan for 2018/19 includes revised guidance for employers to assess and manage mental ill health, a new guide on how to implement ISO 45001 proportionately, and efforts to improve the reporting and transparency of safety performance in high-hazard sectors. The plan, which maps out action over the next

What are ‘BSG Bytes’? BSG Bytes are a series of short videos discussing topical industry health and safety matters. BSG Byte – Chris May Our new BSG Byte is with Chris May, BSG’s Regional Manager for the South West region. During the video, Chris will be discussing: Why is traffic management important? What legislation applies?

BSG’s July/August 2018 Newsletter is now available for members to download from the Secure Area. This month’s issue includes: Mental Health: what’s changed in 12 months? BSG has split the Bristol Safety Advisers’ team BSG Awards 2018 – Keynote speakers BSG’s new Occupational Health training programme BSG Awards ceremony nomination closing date HSE releases annual

The Building Safety Group (BSG), has reported a 13% rise in the no. of ‘Working at Height’ safety breaches recorded on construction sites. The increase is based on 10,000 site inspections conducted during the first 6 months of 2018, comparing Q1 with Q2. BSG’s figure is also a reflection of the steep increase in fatalities

CITB is changing the way it supports training for the construction industry. Part of this strategic change is the creation of CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO) status that is awarded to training providers. BSG have been granted ATO, meaning we have successfully completed CITB’s approval process and are an organisation which provides construction training courses