New Regulatory Agenda Highlights Health Concerns and Regulatory Updates
At its Autumn 2025 AGM, the Health and Safety Executive unveiled key priorities: a sharper focus on work‑related ill health (particularly stress, respiratory and musculoskeletal illnesses), a planned overhaul of RIDDOR reporting, and a review of its Fee for Intervention (FFI) enforcement scheme. These reforms coincide with the Building Safety Regulator’s transition into a standalone body, ensuring enforcement remains proportionate yet effective .
Why These Updates Matter to Construction Employers
While major incidents often attract attention, occupational ill health now accounts for a far higher cost—estimated at £1.4 billion per year—impacting productivity, morale and legal obligations . Construction workers continue to face risks from dust exposure, vibration tools, manual handling, hearing loss and stress-related injuries.
Changes in reporting under Revised RIDDOR guidance aim to simplify submission processes, but also clarify responsibilities when ill health is suspected on site.
FFI reviews may adjust enforcement expectations, meaning businesses will need strong records and clearly demonstrable systems to maintain fair fees and inspection outcomes.
How All Star Safety Supports Health‑First Construction Practices
At All Star Safety Ltd, we support clients by embedding a preventive focus, enhancing competence and aligning your operations with evolving regulator expectations:
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Health‑Risk Consultancy & Surveys
We carry out health risk assessments targeting dust, vibration, manual handling, and psychosocial hazards—helping mitigate long‑term ill health risks.
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Site Toolbox Briefings & Training
Practical talks addressing safe systems—manual handling techniques, fatigue management, early reporting of ill‑health signs, and hearing protection.
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NVQ Qualifications (Levels 2–7)
Our programmes equip supervisors and managers with capability in hazard control, workforce welfare and compliant documentation.
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IOSH Courses from September 2025
Working Safely, Managing Safely (classroom/virtual) and Managing Safely e‑learning all include updated modules on ill‑health prevention, stress management, and RIDDOR compliance.
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NPORS Plant & Supervisor Training
Our plant training reinforces correct use of equipment to avoid vibration, ergonomic strain and exposure-inflicted health issues.
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First Aid at Work with Wellbeing Focus
First Aid courses now incorporate recognition of occupational illness symptoms and safe referral pathways for early intervention.
What You Should Do Now
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Review your health-risk assessments and toolbox talk schedules to address long-term ill health
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Identify roles suitable for NVQ or upcoming IOSH training, focusing on supervisors and site leaders
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Audit your RIDDOR procedures, ensuring clarity on illness reporting channels as revised guidance takes effect
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Document workplace controls and health measures to support fair FFI outcomes and inspection readiness
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Schedule NPORS and First Aid training to provide your workforce with ergonomic and emergency confidence
By proactively tackling health issues—physical and psychological—your business strengthens its duty-of-care, aligns with regulators and builds a healthier, more resilient workforce.
Contact us to see how we can assist you in staying safe and compliant.
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