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Is there a maximum temperature for working in? During working hours the temperature in indoor workplaces, such as an office, must be reasonable. There’s no law for maximum working temperature, or when it’s too hot to work. Employers must stick to health and safety at work law, including: keeping the temperature at a comfortable level,

What are ‘BSG Bytes’? BSG Bytes are a series of short videos discussing topical industry health and safety matters. BSG Byte – Dave Dursley Our new BSG Byte is with Mark Stevens, BSG’s Safety Adviser based on the South Coast. During the video, Mark will be discussing: What is silica dust? What hazards does silica

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced that its inspectors are currently visiting small construction sites over the next two weeks (starting 25 June 2018). In the past, HSE investigators found that two of the most common site violations included: Working at height Exposure to asbestos and silica dust For more information on the

The Building Safety Group (BSG) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Musselwhite from Greendale Construction to its Board of Directors. Andy brings a wealth of experience to the BSG Board, having worked at Greendale for the last 14 years, where he is the company’s Contracts Director. Andy is also the Director responsible

Download the latest issue Released June 2018 BSG Summer Training News 2018 This month’s issue includes: The importance of health and safety training BSG are an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) for the CITB Guidance on temporary works responsibilities Why is it important to book a refresher course?

BSG’s June 2018 Newsletter is now available for members to download from the Secure Area. This month’s issue includes: PUWER – Are you compliant? HSE begins construction site blitzes BSG Awards 2018 – Keynote speakers Hackitt proposes tougher penalties to tackle ‘deep flaws’ in building safety Here comes the sun Overhead electricity lines strike again

Work-related stress led to the loss of 12.5 million working days last year and 1 in 6 adults in Britain are experiencing stress related depression, anxiety or health issues. Although stress itself is not defined as a mental health illness or problem, it can lead to anxiety, depression and in extreme cases, self-harm or suicide.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced that its inspectors are currently “out and about” visiting refurbishment sites. Are you a builder in London? Our inspectors are out an about visiting refurbishment sites. Make sure you protect yourself and your workers and don’t get caught like this builder. Here is some free guidance to

The number of people coming into work when they are ill has more than tripled since 2010, according to a new report by Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD). A new report by the CIPD and insurers Simplyhealth reveals 86% of people surveyed said they had observed presenteeism – or staff coming into work