by admin | Apr 7, 2025 | Consultancy Services, Safety Update
HSE Puts Spotlight on Construction Site Dust Management The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a renewed focus on dust control and respiratory health on construction sites, warning employers that poor management of airborne hazards such as silica, wood,...
by admin | Apr 6, 2025 | Consultancy Services, Safety Update
HSE Warns That Lack of Training Is Behind Recent Construction Safety Incidents In a statement issued this week, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has linked a series of recent construction incidents to insufficient or poor-quality training across the industry....
by admin | Apr 5, 2025 | Consultancy Services, CSCS Cards, Health and Safety, Safety Update
Fatigue Management in Construction: Why It’s Now a Key HSE Priority The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently highlighted fatigue management as a critical concern in the construction industry, urging employers to treat it with the same importance as other...
by admin | Apr 4, 2025 | CSCS Cards, Health and Safety, Safety Update
HSE Takes Action Over Lack of Supervision After Site Fall Incident The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has taken enforcement action following a serious fall on a UK construction site where no qualified supervision was present. The incident, reported in early April...
by admin | Apr 3, 2025 | Consultancy Services, Health and Safety, Safety Update
HSE Calls for Action on Construction Noise Hazards: What Employers Need to Know The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a renewed warning to the construction industry following a recent rise in noise-related enforcement notices. In its April 2025 bulletin,...
by admin | Apr 2, 2025 | Consultancy Services, Health and Safety, Safety Update
Proposed Bill Could Make Site Managers Personally Liable for Safety Breaches A new Private Member’s Bill currently gaining support in Parliament could see construction site managers held personally accountable for serious health and safety breaches on their projects....
by admin | Mar 31, 2025 | Consultancy Services, CPCS Blue Card, CSCS Cards, Health and Safety, NVQs
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...
by admin | Mar 29, 2025 | CSCS Cards, Health and Safety, Safety Update
Why Integrity in Health and Safety Training Matters: Lessons from Recent CSCS Fraud Case In March 2025, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) highlighted a major case involving fraudulent activity in health...
by admin | Mar 29, 2025 | CPCS Blue Card, CSCS Cards, NVQs
The Role of Witness Testimonies in NVQ Assessment for Construction When assessing practical competence in the construction industry, particularly for roles such as plant operators, slinger signallers, and lifting supervisors, direct observation isn’t always possible...
by admin | Mar 27, 2025 | Consultancy Services, Health and Safety, NVQs
The Importance of Accurate Record-Keeping in NVQ Assessment and Site Compliance In both NVQ delivery and health and safety management, the value of accurate, timely, and well-organised record-keeping cannot be overstated. Whether you’re assessing a candidate for a...
