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08 November 2022

New BSG Health & Safety Adviser for Scotland

We are pleased to announce that Scott Lynch has joined us as our new Health and Safety Adviser for Scotland. Scott has over 13 years’ experience working in the construction industry and holds both the ‘NEBOSH National General’ and ‘Construction’ certificates, as well as ‘Fire Safety and Risk Management’ and ‘Health and Safety Leadership &

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25 October 2022

CDM Case Studies for Small Builders & Contractors

Handy examples of the application of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 to three small to medium building projects in the domestic sector. Posted by the CLC. View the CDM Case Studies  

HSE Blitz

06 October 2022

HSE Blitz

HSE’s inspectors across Great Britain will shortly begin targeting construction firms to check that their health standards are up to scratch. The main focus will be on lifting and moving heavy objects on construction sites in a two-month safety blitz starting next week. Around 1,000 site visits will take place in October and November checking how workers are moving heavy or bulky materials.

Book your BSG training course online

06 September 2022

Book your BSG training course online

We are pleased to announce that all of BSG’s training courses can now be booked online using our training booking platform. The new digital service, which has been developed on the globally used iMIS platform, allows users to quickly and easily schedule their courses in just a few short steps after logging into their BSG training account. The software

Outdoor workers: Sun and heat alert

15 July 2022

Outdoor workers: Sun and heat alert

With temperatures expected to climb even higher over the next few 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

Skin cancer awareness month

10 May 2022

Skin cancer awareness month

Skin Cancer Awareness Month – May 2022. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the world, therefore not only is May Skin Cancer Awareness Month in the UK, it’s also World Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month. See below for more information about the risks and what you can do to protect your self

HSE safety alert: Mast climbing work platforms (MCWPS): Failure to detect mechanical failure in drive units

04 May 2022

HSE safety alert: Mast climbing work platforms (MCWPS): Failure to detect mechanical failure in drive units

The alert requires those involved in MCWP activities to check that MCWPs comply with Regulation 4 of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, specifically, to ensure that undetected mechanical failure in drive units cannot lead to the uncontrolled fall of the platform. It includes advice on detection and prevention of potential failure

BSG hub mobile app now available on Apple

04 May 2022

BSG hub mobile app now available on Apple

Great news for BSG members! Our Mobile App is now available to download on Apple devices. Click here if you are an Apple user https://apple.co/3KCe4Kx for access to H&S docs, TBT videos & HSE alerts. The app can also be used to complete Method Statements, Risk & COSHH Assessments.

Splott church collapse: four sentenced over scaffolder death

04 March 2022

Splott church collapse: four sentenced over scaffolder death

Four men receive suspended prison sentences after worker dies following church collapse. South Wales Safety Consultancy Ltd fined £97,500 after pleading guilty to failure to discharge a duty. Scaffolder and father-of-two Jeff Plevey, 56, of Cardiff, was crushed to death at the Citadel Church, Splott, as he worked on its demolition in July 2017. The

Storm Eunice: Rare red weather warning issued for parts of the UK

17 February 2022

Storm Eunice: Rare red weather warning issued for parts of the UK

BSG recommends that should your site or operations be in an area which will be impacted by the forecasted storm, you will need to assess the impact. All Scaffolding and Temporary Works Any scaffold or temporary structure, such as site hoarding or false works should also be inspected by a competent person each time it

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“With health and safety at the forefront of all that we do our membership of The Building Safety Group (BSG) is invaluable to us. The service is first class and is delivered by consummate professionals who are totally in tune with our needs and requirements.”

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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“City & Country is rapidly expanding as a business and we needed a health and safety partner that could provide us with national coverage. This is why we selected The Building Safety Group (BSG), who have a UK network of health and safety resources that can support our needs as we grow.

We also firmly believe that joining BSG will strengthen our reputation as a construction company by helping us to continue to deliver the highest standards in health and safety.”

City & Country

“BSG are clearly experts in health and safety training for the construction industry.”

CTS

“We have a responsibility to deliver the highest standards in health and safety for our workforce. This is why we became members of The Building Safety Group (BSG), whose professional and expert advice help to ensure that we remain compliant with industry regulations. We would highly recommend The Building Safety Group.”

E.G. Carter

“With health and safety at the forefront of all that we do our membership of The Building Safety Group (BSG) is invaluable to us. The service is first class and is delivered by consummate professionals who are totally in tune with our needs and requirements.”

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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