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BSG the UK’s largest construction safety group, has reported a 33% decrease in manual handling injuries for its members.1 Lifting and handling injuries are recognised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as the type of accident most likely to result in ‘over 7 day’ absences in the construction industry, accounting for over 30% of

The Building Safety Group is well positioned to expand further during 2015 as it continues to add new capabilities with the addition of 4 new safety advisers who will serve existing and new members across the UK with their health and safety consultancy and training. November sadly saw the retirement of Phil Lawrence, the Principal

HSE Inspectors visited 1748 ‘targeted’ refurbishment sites during a 4 week period that commenced on 22nd October. The results are published on the HSE website but these are the headline figures; 1748 sites inspected 2180 contractors inspected Poor standards were found on 40% of these sites (691 sites) 35% of the issues were health related

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety alert to advise crane owners and users to ensure that tower crane slew brake release mechanisms are properly greased. This follows an investigation into  the collapse of two tower crane jibs which had a problem with their slew brake release mechanisms. Lubrication is needed to

Figures published recently show that while Britain continues to be one of the safest places to work in Europe, too many workers are still being injured or made ill by work. Injury and ill-health statistics released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show that an estimated 28.2 million working days were lost due to

The Construction industry is predicted to grown 23% by the end of 2018 according to the latest Construction Products Association Autumn Forecasts. Key highlights of the forecast include: Construction output will grow 4.8% in 2014 and 5.3% in 2015 Private housing starts are expected to grow 18% in 2014 and 10% in 2015 The private

Fire precautions during the construction of timber frame structures fall within the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) remit. For any project, regardless of the construction method, duty holders have legal responsibilities to ensure the safety and health of workers and those who might be affected by their work activities, including those arising from fire risks. Serious

Our members will be pleased to learn that BSG’s subscription fees remain unchanged for the third consecutive six monthly period from December until June 2015. This means that fees will stay the same as they were in 2013. Commenting on the decision, Paul Kimpton said: “At BSG we have worked hard to make savings in

Following our General Meeting in October, BSG is pleased to announce that we have prepared ‘New Articles of Association’ as a reflection of our sustained growth and expansion. The new Articles have been updated and made more flexible so that BSG can continue to develop the business and match the needs of our members as