One of the HSE’s priorities is to enforce fire safety during the construction of timber-framed buildings. What are the concerns and what does it expect to be done to manage the risk?
Published 10.03.2015
Reports based on the HSE’s September board meeting provide an insight into how the new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) will look and when they will come into force. What is
likely to change?
Published 22.11.2013
If you’ve ever been confused about the role of the HSE or local authority health and safety teams, an information sheet published in July 2014 will help to shed some light on the subject. What does
it contain?
Published 08.10.2014
If you’re planning any construction work the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 place you under a duty to provide “pre-construction information”. Who needs this and what does it
include?
Published 21.05.2015
In a recent case, a residential landlord was prosecuted in connection with the death of a builder working on one of his properties. It’s a bit of a wake up call for those in a similar position, so
what should you be aware of?
Published 04.07.2012
A property developer has recently been prosecuted and fined by the HSE because he employed a contractor who wasn’t capable of completing work safely. What can be learned from this particular case?
Published 04.01.2010
A colleague has told you that if you employ a CDM co-ordinator for a construction project, they must have certain qualifications and be a member of the Association of Project Safety. Is this the
case?
Published 22.10.2007
Making sure that construction workers have decent toilets and washing facilities has been a priority of the HSE for some time. So what kind of response can you expect if you get it wrong?
Published 02.08.2011
A contractor has been prosecuted over the death of a worker who was killed by a reversing vehicle. How did this accident happen and what, if anything, can be learned from this particular case?
Published 04.06.2010
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 require contractors to produce a construction phase plan (CPP) for all jobs. What does this entail and what’s the best way of producing one?
Published 27.04.2015