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22 July 2024
BSG Alert: Managing Hot Works on site – Fire Extinguishers
Please be advised that all contractors carrying out ‘Hot Works’ must have at least 2 fire extinguishers ‘at hand’, as well as a careful watch maintained for fire breaking out whilst work is in progress. The types and size of extinguishers provided should be appropriate to; The risks relating to the work taking place Nature of the work
12 July 2024
Ashford Homes chooses BSG to assess its sub-contractors
Like many developers, Ashford Homes works with different sub-contractors from a wide variety of trades. To help maintain its excellent reputation, Ashford Homes carefully selects sub-contractors to ensure its homes continue to be designed and built to the highest standards. Critically, Ashford Homes must also make certain that any companies it works with are compliant with
04 July 2024
The BSG Hub … did you know?
Did you know that over 3,500 users regularly login to the BSG Hub?, which is exclusive to our members Why? … here’s why … People login to the hub to use our market leading RAMS software, where they can complete Risk and COSHH assessments, as well as Method Statements. The hub contains over 120 different
02 July 2024
Have you claimed your CITB Training grant?
Claiming CITB levy payments could mean that you can train employees for a minimal charge or even at no cost to the business. As a CITB ‘Approved Training Organisation’ (ATO) , The Building Safety Group (BSG) can arrange for you to access automated CITB levy grants. We can advise you on which courses attract payments and how much can be saved,
25 June 2024
BSG Apprenticeship
The Building Safety Group (BSG) is very pleased to announce it has launched an ‘Apprenticeship Scheme’ for young people interested in becoming a qualified Health & Safety professional. By partnering with Bridgwater and Taunton college, BSG will provide the successful applicant with ‘on the job’ practical training alongside college work. BSG’s apprenticeship will run for
24 June 2024
Outdoor Workers: Sun and Heat Alert
The Met Office has issued a yellow alert for all areas in England except the North East until Thursday. With temperatures expected to climb over the coming days, please be aware of the dangers of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke. – Reschedule work to cooler times of the day – Provide more frequent rest breaks
11 June 2024
Small businesses pressured into long-term contracts for health and safety support
Small businesses are being pressured into long-term contracts for health and safety support, according to an article published by The Times. Many have been pushed into unreasonably long agreements of up to 10 years that, on expiring, automatically ‘rollover’ into another contract of the same length. Companies are often being pushed to sign these types of arrangement on
09 May 2024
Well done Vicky – you smashed it!
Congratulations to our BSG Safety Adviser, Vicky Bilsbury-Robinson, who completed a fantastic feat of endurance by walking from Llanberis up to the summit of Snowdon. Vicky, along with her partner and over 70 other determined companions, faced challenging conditions, finishing a 9 mile trek and 975m assent in under 8 hours. Vicky managed to raise
07 May 2024
CITB Health and Safety Awareness
Only a few places remaining for our remote learning Health and Safety Awareness training, which runs on 22nd May. BSG’s course will identify the duties of the employer and the employee, alongside what should be done if it is believed that health and safety is being put at risk. Click here https://bit.ly/3wHFmxR to secure your place
03 May 2024
Lucy Halliday completes London Marathon
Congratulations to BSG’s Training Administrator, Lucy Halliday, for her monumental achievement in completing the London Marathon. Widely recognised as one of the most popular marathons in the world, saw Lucy run past London’s best landmarks including Buckingham Palace, The Cutty Sark, Tower Bridge and Canary Wharf. Lucy ran in support of two charities: Great Western
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