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09 November 2018
BSG announces 2018 Health & Safety Award Winners
On Wednesday November 7th, the annual Building Safety Group Awards was held at the Williams F1 Conference Centre in Oxfordshire. The ceremony was a national celebration of BSG members’ dedicated commitment to Health and Safety in the workplace. The commemoration was held to mark their members’ achievements and excellence in work-related health and safety performance.
06 November 2018
No increase for BSG member subscription fees 2018/19
Our members will be pleased to learn that BSG’s subscription fees remain unchanged for the next six monthly period from December until June 2019. This means that fees will stay the same as they were in 2018. Commenting on the decision, Paul Kimpton said: “At BSG we have worked hard to make savings in our
22 October 2018
BSG ACHIEVES 94% PASS RATE FOR NEBOSH COURSE
BSG is delighted to announce that we achieved a 94% pass rate for our most recent NEBOSH National Construction Certificate course. Yet again, we have significantly exceeded the national average, last reported as 73%, a testament to our dedicated training team. The NEBOSH Construction Certificate is cited in the PAS 91: 2013 as evidence of
10 October 2018
Launch of online Mental Health at Work Gateway
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, has launched a new Mental Health at Work programme. The new online gateway was launched on the 11th of September 2018 to help companies improve staff wellbeing, as new research reveals almost half of Brits have experienced mental health problems at work. Mental Health Resources for Employers and Employees The
05 October 2018
BSG October 2018 Newsletter
BSG’s October 2018 Newsletter is now available for members to download from the Secure Area. This month’s issue includes: HSE conducts construction site blitzes BSG safety alert The 12 biggest construction health and safety fines Combustible cladding ban set to be announced BSG environmental update – WEEE Directive Launch of online mental health at work
20 September 2018
BSG Autumn 2018 Training Newsletter
Download the latest issue Released September 2018 BSG Autumn Training News 2018 This month’s issue includes: BSG plant courses are now being delivered by accredited NPORS trainers BSG is expanding – new training centre CSCS announce price rise BSG gets CPD accreditation BSG achieves 94% pass rate for NEBOSH
17 September 2018
HSE conduct construction site blitzes – builders’ health
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced that its inspectors are currently visiting construction sites to see if builders’ health is being protected. HSE inspectors are visiting construction sites to see if builders’ health is being protected. Are you ready for our visit? Read this on health risks in construction to #WorkRight: https://t.co/vRQ9cvXFYo pic.twitter.com/QMcgm7XlYn
05 September 2018
BSG September 2018 Newsletter
BSG’s September 2018 Newsletter is now available for members to download from the Secure Area. This month’s issue includes: HSE urges companies not to rely on manufacturer published vibration data UK sickness absence rates reaches all-time low Criminally negligent employers face longer jail sentences with new court guidelines introduced Government publishes draft regulations to adapt
30 August 2018
WWT: Refurbishment & Working Well at Height event: 4 Sept 2018
Working Well Together South West Group is holding an event on Tuesday morning, September 4th at the BAWA club in Bristol BS34 7RG. The half day, free session will focus on Refurbishment and Working at Height, providing self-employed builders and small construction companies with practical up to date information, help and advice. The information given
15 August 2018
BSG’S NEW OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH TRAINING PROGRAMME
BSG is pleased to announce the introduction of a new Occupational Health training programme, developed to help ensure construction companies become and remain compliant with UK legislation. Our one day course is specifically tailored for senior management and professionals who are responsible for the occupational health of their workforce. The course may also be beneficial
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