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Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspections are crucial elements in maintaining workplace safety and legal compliance in the construction industry. With workplace accidents costing the UK construction sector over £1 billion annually, understanding what HSE inspectors look for during site visits is essential. Non-compliance can result in substantial fines, project delays, and potential prosecution. Here,

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

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

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

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

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

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

With temperatures expected to climb over the coming days, please be aware of the dangers of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke. – Reschedule work to cooler times of the day – Provide more frequent rest breaks and introduce shading to rest areas – Provide free access to cool drinking water – Introduce shading in areas

The construction industry is one of the most hazardous sectors, making occupational health support crucial for protecting workers’ wellbeing and ensuring project success. Here, BSG’s Head of Technical and CDM Support, Andy Harper explores the key reasons why occupational health support is essential when working in construction. 1). Risk Management and Prevention Construction sites present