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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,

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspections are crucial elements in maintaining workplace safety and legal compliance in the construction industry. With workplace accidents costing the UK construction sector over £1 billion annually, understanding what HSE inspectors look for during site visits is essential. Non-compliance can result in substantial fines, project delays, and potential prosecution. Here,

Amendments to the name Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) were made in the 5th Edition of the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment, where the regulations outlined that this service name had been changed to Electrical Equipment Testing (EET). Here, we discuss the reasons why this update was made and