Site Notification Form

Health and safety management in housing associations and local authorities is paramount, not only to protect workers and residents but also to ensure compliance with legal obligations and maintain organisational reputation. Here, BSG outlines the key considerations for managing health and safety in repairs, maintenance, and construction projects within housing associations and local authorities. Legal

We’re very pleased to announce that BSG has been awarded the Investors in People – We invest in people, standard accreditation. It means our principles and practices around supporting people are in place and everyone at BSG understands how to use them to make work better. Paul Devoy, CEO of Investors in People, said: “We’d

Please take time to view our latest webinar about the dangers of working at height, hosted in association with SELECT. To learn more about how to reduce the risks of ‘Working at Height’, please take time to look at the following documents on the BSG Hub. Or view some of our Toolbox Talks on BSG’s

The Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 50% increase in excavation breaches on construction sites. The report was based on 7,000 site inspections carried out during the first half of 2025, which compared Q1 with Q2. BSG’s latest statistical analysis is a cause for concern as excavation work remains one of the most hazardous

With weather conditions expected to worsen with the approach of Storm Amy, we would like to remind our members about the potential impact on site operations. BSG recommends companies follow the guidance below. BSG Recommendations Scaffold Inspection It is the scaffold users/hirers responsibility to ensure that all scaffolding has been inspected as follows: Following installation/before first use

Thirty-five construction workers were killed in work-related incidents between April 2024 and March 2025, the latest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) annual fatalities statistics show. Although this brings the number of construction worker deaths back to pre-covid levels and represents a considerable reduction from 2023/24 and 2023/22, when 51 and 47 construction workers died, respectively,