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19 June 2025
Working in a heatwave: What are your rights?
There are no laws specifying when the temperature is too hot to work; however, employers have a duty of care to ensure adequate safety when working in a heatwave Recent reports show that England is not ready to respond to extreme heatwaves this summer, with researchers warning of economic shocks and a breakdown in public
19 August 2025
Why has PAT Testing changed its name to Electrical Equipment Testing?
Amendments to the name Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) were made in the 5th Edition of the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment, where the regulations outlined that this service name had been changed to Electrical Equipment Testing (EET). Here, we discuss the reasons why this update was made and
18 August 2025
‘Gateway 2.5’: should we expect a new step in the building control process?
As industry and the Building Safety Regulator trade blows over the reasons for delays in Gateway 2 approvals, does Dame Judith Hackitt’s reference to a ‘Gateway 2.5’ reveal how government might try to break the logjam? In her recent evidence before the House of Lords investigation into the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), Dame Judith Hackitt
14 August 2025
New guidance on manual handling for employers
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated its guidance on manual handling, reminding employers of their legal duties to protect workers from injury when lifting, carrying, or moving loads. The guidance explains how to assess risks and minimise hazards, helping businesses comply with regulations. Manual handling refers to moving loads by hand or bodily
01 August 2025
FIA Releases Updated Guidance on PFAS in Firefighting Foams
The Fire Industry Association (FIA) has published the July 2025 update to its guidance on PFAS in Firefighting Foams, setting out the latest developments in both UK and EU restrictions. While there’s currently no legal ban in the UK on supplying or refilling fluorotelomer-based (C6) AFFF, regulations are changing fast, particularly around legacy chemicals like
08 July 2025
Outdoor Workers: New Sun & Heat Alert
With the UK’s third heatwave of the summer forecast to arrive later this week, please be aware of the dangers of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke (see diagram below). Heat health alerts have been issued for some areas of England, and it is possible there could be seven days of temperatures that exceed heatwave criteria. Further information is
19 June 2025
Working in a heatwave: What are your rights?
There are no laws specifying when the temperature is too hot to work; however, employers have a duty of care to ensure adequate safety when working in a heatwave Recent reports show that England is not ready to respond to extreme heatwaves this summer, with researchers warning of economic shocks and a breakdown in public
19 August 2025
Why has PAT Testing changed its name to Electrical Equipment Testing?
Amendments to the name Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) were made in the 5th Edition of the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment, where the regulations outlined that this service name had been changed to Electrical Equipment Testing (EET). Here, we discuss the reasons why this update was made and
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Pearce Construction (Barnstaple) Ltd
“BSG’s training was insightful, engaging and has provided me with invaluable knowledge for my job. Thank you BSG.”
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