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. This legislative push follows a series of high-profile incidents and growing concerns about compliance failures in the management of construction sites.
As discussed in a recent article on The Construction Index, the bill proposes fines or even custodial sentences for site managers who knowingly allow unsafe practices or fail to act on identified risks. This signals a shift in accountability, placing greater emphasis on the personal responsibility of supervisory staff to ensure workplace safety.
What This Means for Construction Employers and Site Managers
If passed, this legislation will increase the importance of demonstrating competence at the site management level. Employers will need to ensure that:
• All site managers hold a recognised NVQ qualification, such as the Level 6 NVQ in Construction Site Management
• Supervision is supported by thorough risk assessments, RAMS, and audit processes
•Training records are maintained and up to date
•Safety procedures are actively enforced on site
It also reinforces the value of holding a Black CSCS Manager Card, which confirms a person’s ability to manage construction activities safely and legally.
How All Star Safety Can Help
At All Star Safety, we work closely with construction businesses across the UK to support the development of competent site leadership. Our services include:
✔ Level 6 and 7 NVQ assessments for construction site management and senior leadership
✔ Remote and face-to-face assessments supported through Quals Direct
✔ Site safety audits to assess compliance and preparedness
✔ Training and consultancy to help businesses reduce risk and protect their managers
With the potential legal implications of this bill, now is the time to review the competence and qualifications of your site management team.
Contact us to see how we can assist you in staying safe and compliant.
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