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Please note, our offices in Bristol and Scotland will be closed from 3.00pm Tuesday 23rd December and will reopen from 8.30am on Friday 2nd January. In case of emergency, please contact:
Andrew Harper – 23/12 to 26/12 Tel 07824 492781
Stephen Bell – 27/12 to 30/12 Tel 07768 826296
Paul Mackley – 31/12 to 1/1 Tel 07767 255926
With kind regards and best wishes for the holiday season. The Building Safety Group.
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Briarlands Office Park
Gloucester Road, Rudgeway
Bristol BS35 3QH
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12 November 2025
BS 8681:2024: A unified approach to advancing fall protection standards in the UK
The introduction of BS 8681:2024 marks a significant development in workplace safety at height in the United Kingdom. Alan Murray, CEO of the British Safety Industry Federation, explains more. Developed with broad industry collaboration, this new British Standard establishes a detailed framework for competence, training, system design and inspection in the use of personal fall
12 December 2025
Managing Site Access and Security on Construction Sites – Health and Safety
Construction site security and access control are fundamental aspects of health and safety management, essential for protecting workers, assets, and the public while ensuring compliance with UK regulations, particularly the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Effective site management requires a comprehensive approach to security that integrates physical measures, personnel management, and emergency procedures.
10 December 2025
New guide shares best practice for the safe use of construction products
A new free guide provides designers, specifiers and installers with information to make informed decisions about the safe use of construction products. The Guide to Products Critical to Safe Construction, has been published by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) in collaboration with the Construction Products Association, the Code for Construction Product Information, the Institution
09 December 2025
PUWER equipment breaches increase by 29% on construction sites
PUWER breaches on construction sites have increased by 29% following 7,000 inspections conducted by the Building Safety Group (BSG), which compared Q2 with Q3 this year. PUWER stands for the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations. It places duties on people and companies who own, operate, or have control over work equipment. PUWER regulations
03 December 2025
Modular Building Construction: Health & Safety
The UK’s modular building industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, offering efficient and cost-effective construction solutions. However, this specialised construction sector presents unique health and safety challenges that must be addressed to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Here, BSG outlines
26 November 2025
What Makes a Good Site Manager? Key Challenges in Health & Safety Management
A Site Manager plays a pivotal role in construction project delivery, serving as the cornerstone of successful operations and safety management. With responsibility for overseeing daily site activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining worker safety, their role is both challenging and crucial. According to HSE statistics, construction remains one of the UK’s most hazardous industries,
12 November 2025
BS 8681:2024: A unified approach to advancing fall protection standards in the UK
The introduction of BS 8681:2024 marks a significant development in workplace safety at height in the United Kingdom. Alan Murray, CEO of the British Safety Industry Federation, explains more. Developed with broad industry collaboration, this new British Standard establishes a detailed framework for competence, training, system design and inspection in the use of personal fall
12 December 2025
Managing Site Access and Security on Construction Sites – Health and Safety
Construction site security and access control are fundamental aspects of health and safety management, essential for protecting workers, assets, and the public while ensuring compliance with UK regulations, particularly the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Effective site management requires a comprehensive approach to security that integrates physical measures, personnel management, and emergency procedures.