Does the construction industry understand the CDM Regulations in their entirety? This is a new report providing much needed clarity on the management arrangements for all projects.
The number of enforcement and prohibition notices issued by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in construction in 2019/20 fell by 32%, while the average value of fines per conviction halved, new figures have revealed.
The Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) has launched a brand new website which aims to share free regularly updated, expert support, tools and guidance for the construction industry.
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has updated and reissued its Health and Safety Certification to reflect the requirements of the Building Safety Act.
With indoor air pollution continuing to impact the health and wellbeing of UK workers, employers are taking greater responsibility for the workplace environment in a bid to limit the effects of sick building syndrome – situations where employees or other building occupants experience acute health and discomfort levels that appear to be linked to time spent in a building.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a warning to industries, including construction, that a "substantial" number of face masks claiming to meet KN95 standards aren't of good enough quality to be used safely.