HSE Launches New Campaign Targeting Small Builders – What It Means for Your Business
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a new campaign aimed at improving safety standards among small building firms, following concerning reports of non-compliance and increased accident rates on smaller sites. The campaign, announced on 25 March 2025, will focus on site inspections, enforcement, and education, particularly around common risks such as working at height, manual handling, and use of machinery.
For training providers and safety consultancies like All Star Safety, this highlights the urgent need for businesses—especially SMEs in construction—to ensure their workforce is properly trained, qualified, and working in accordance with legal standards like HASAWA 1974 and CDM 2015.
Why This Campaign Matters
The HSE reports that a significant proportion of serious injuries and fatalities occur on smaller construction sites, often due to inadequate risk management, poor training, and lack of competent supervision. The campaign will include:
•Unannounced inspections
•On-the-spot improvement or prohibition notices
•Educational materials promoting safe practices
For smaller contractors, this serves as a timely reminder to ensure that every worker has the appropriate training, qualifications, and supervision in place.
How All Star Safety Can Support You
At All Star Safety, we’re committed to helping businesses of all sizes meet their health and safety responsibilities. Our support includes:
•NVQ assessments from Level 2 to Level 7 across construction and lifting operations
•Site safety audits and consultancy to prepare for HSE inspections
•CSCS/CPCS/NPORS card guidance and qualification support
•Bespoke training sessions tailored to small and medium-sized site teams
We work flexibly via remote platforms like Quals Direct, as well as in-person, to ensure your workforce remains compliant and competent.
Contact us to see how we can assist you in staying safe and compliant
📞 0330 133 0402
📞 01473 561 402
📩 info@allstarsafety.co.uk