Do you legally have to use a Permit to Work for Confined Spaces?
The short answer is "probably" and you'd have to effectively demonstrate the criteria below to...
The relationship between Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Permits to Work
Risk assessments, method statement and permits to work are all health and safety documents and...
HSE construction site inspections focus on moving & handling materials
Construction sites are being targeted by the HSE as part of a health inspection initiative...
Health & Safety Responsibilities as defined in the CDM 2015 Regulations
CDM stands for the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations - a set of health and safety...
5 Ways we can help you follow the HSE Construction Safety Guidance
HSG150 is a safety guide aimed at anybody involved in construction work, including clients,...
Ladder Safety in Construction
Falls are the largest cause of accidental death in the construction industry. They account for 50%...
PUWER equipment breaches increase by 40% on construction sites
The Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 40% increase in PUWER equipment breaches occurring...
Manufacturing & Construction Sectors Take Hit on Sentencing Guidelines
A new report from law firm Clyde & Co reveals the manufacturing and construction sectors have...
HSE Launches National Clampdown on Poor Construction Site Safety
September marks the start of a national clampdown by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) of...