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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned threatening behaviour will not be tolerated after an incident during an inspection of a Teesside waste and recycling site in August 2019. In a statement on the 19 February, the HSE said that when attending the Teesside premises on 23 August 2019, an inspector became aware of

There are two million workers at risk of developing Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) in the UK, and currently 300 thousand people suffering advanced stages. Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome is caused by an over exposure to vibrations when, for example, using handheld power tools. Symptoms include bouts of vibration white finger, where fingers lose all

BSG Health & Safety Awards 2020 Following on from last year’s successful BSG Health & Safety Awards ceremony, we are delighted to announce that this year’s awards ceremony will once again be held at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, Warwickshire on Wednesday October 14th, 11am – 2pm. The British Motor Museum, is the World’s

Today (Thursday 6 February) is Time to Talk Day 2020. This Time to Talk Day we want everyone to have a conversation about mental health. Mental health problems affect one in four of us, yet too many people are made to feel isolated, ashamed and worthless because of this. Time to Talk Day encourages everyone

The Building Safety Group is backing the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health’s (IOSH) global campaign to tackle occupational cancer – ‘No Time to Lose’, on World Cancer Day (04 February 2020). Worldwide, work-related cancer claims at least 742,000 lives a year – that’s more than one death a minute. These cancers are caused by

INDG143 Manual handling at work, the revised leaflet is aimed at employers. It explains the problems associated with manual handling and includes guidance on how to deal with them. It gives useful practical advice on reducing the risk of injury from manual handling and will help employers carry out their duties under the Manual Handling

EH40/2005 has been updated to include new and revised Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) for carcinogenic substances. On 17 January 2020 the HSE published a revised version of EH40/2005 ‘Workplace exposure limits’. This has been updated in order to implement amendments to the Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive (2004/37/EC) which introduces or revises 13 binding occupational exposure

The Building Safety Group is proud to announce that it has retained the Investors in People accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to high performance through good people management. Investors in People is the international standard for people management, defining what it takes to lead, support and manage people effectively to achieve sustainable results. Underpinning the Standard

HSE Blitz Notice with focus on Exposure to Welding Fume As part of HSE’s unannounced inspection work, there will be an increased focus on engineering and fabrication sites between January and March 2020. You and your employees should address key health and safety risks, especially from welding fume exposure. Welding fumes, including from mild steel,