Archive for the ‘Construction’ Category
31/01/2012
REFURBISHMENT INSPECTION INITIATIVE!!
HSE Construction inspectors will be carrying out an intensive inspection initiative during February and March 2012. These inspections will focus on the refurbishment/building site risks that make construction one of Britain’s most dangerous industries – working at height safely, good order on site, and the risks associated with the removal of asbestos. Falls from height [...]
19/12/2011
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – THE FACTS [3....]
Why is HSE interested in COPD There is increasing research evidence that COPD can be caused or made worse by dusts, fumes and irritating gases at work. Work related COPD is a priority because of the human costs in terms of suffering, its effects on the quality of life and the financial costs due to [...]
08/11/2011
UK fatalities rise !
Last week, the HSE released its annual figures for workplace deaths – with an increase of 24 fatalities compared to the previous year. IOSH voiced its concerns over these statistics, suggesting the figure could be a delayed effect of the recession and‘belt-tightening’.
03/11/2011
FREE!!! Health & Safety Diagnostics Tool
Wow! What a great free tool from the HSE, designed to measure your health & safety culture. Its simple, easy to use and gives some great (if not painful) feedback with an action plan – check it out here: http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/lwit/step1.htm
28/10/2011
Protecting new workers
Workers are as likely to have an accident in the first six months at a workplace as during the whole of the rest of their working life. The extra risk arises due to: lack of experience working in a new industry or workplace; lack of familiarity with the job and the work environment; reluctance to [...]
18/10/2011
Safe Maintenance Campaign
The Health and Safety Executive, in partnership with the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), the EEF and the TUC, launched the UK’s involvement in the Healthy Workplaces European Campaign on Safe Maintenance in London on 21 June 2010. The Healthy Workplaces Europe-wide Campaign for 2010-2011 aims to promote safe and healthy workplaces by [...]
13/10/2011
Asbestos……I may have exposed….what should I do?
People who believe they may have been exposed to asbestos are understandably anxious and concerned about the possible effects on their health. Many cases of inadvertent, short-term exposure to asbestos will most likely have been minimal, with little likelihood of any long-term ill effects. However, although the type of asbestos involved may be known, there [...]
10/10/2011
CSCS Card Audits
Members of the UKCG www.ukcg.org.uk, CECA www.ceca.co.uk and the HBF’s www.hbf.co.ukMajor Home Builders Group (MHBG) will all be conducting CSCS card audits during the Autumn to check that all workers on their sites hold CSCS cards appropriate to the jobs they are undertaking. So if you are working on any of their sites ensure you are carrying your [...]
06/09/2011
Are you a Principal Contractor?
The law requires that principal contractors (PC) must undertake the following actions: Project management – plan, manage and monitor the construction phase so that it is carried out safely and without risks to health; Contractor engagement – provide information and directions whilst facilitating co-operation and co-ordination between contractors; Workforce engagement – make sure the workforce [...]
