Shattered Lives has been dubbed one of HSE’s most powerful and effective national campaigns to date
Category: Construction
Outreach Workers – Polish, Romanian and Gujarati speakers
Job details are now available for Outreach Workers based in London (12 Month Fixed Term Appointment) fluent in Polish, Romanian or Gujarati.
Construction company fined for unlicensed removal of asbestos
HSE is warning contractors to carry out effective asbestos checks before demolition work starts, and to employ licensed asbestos removal companies.
Construction Infonet - February 2009
Construction Infonet provides a regular update on health and safety issues for all in the construction industry.
St Helens company prosecuted after ignoring improvement notice to repair hole in workshop roof
HSE have warned companies that they face serious consequences if they do not carry out repairs or comply with Improvement Notices.
Are you a property developer?
Health and safety regulations help you make sure that your construction project is safe to build, safe to use and safe to
HSE Board meeting - February 2009
View papers for the HSE Board meeting on 25 February 2009 - find out what will be discussed.
Are you property developing?
38 people died last year whilst working on construction refurbishment, repair and maintenance projects. A new HSE campaign kick’s off
RR689 - Silica baseline survey
The Silica Baseline Survey (SBS) has established baseline intelligence on employee exposures and the control of respirable crystalline silica (RCS)
Approved code of practice on confined spaces
On 17 February 2008, HSE published guidance on working in confined spaces.
HSE to launch new campaign
HSE has announced that a new campaign will be launched on 23 February 2009. The campaign will aim to increase awareness of the health and safety responsibilities
HSE Executive Board meeting - February 2009
Find out what will be discussed at the next HSE Executive Board meeting on 25 February 2009.
Scottish Construction Forum 18 February 2009
A major seminar on health and safety aimed at the construction industry in Scotland with particular emphasis on
Reducing musculoskeletal risk in handling plasterboard
This event is being held on 12 March 2009 in Rose Court, London. The event seeks to look at the handling issues concerning plasterboard
Polish construction workers encouraged to report poor conditions
Over 2.3 million people (including migrant workers) are employed by the UK’s construction sector, making it one of
HSE warn of dangers of using concrete diggers after man suffers burns
HSE is demanding that companies follow safe working practices when using mechanical equipment.
Construction infonet - latest edition
In this edition: HSE’s Clear The Air! multimedia campaign; a DVD, leaflets and online forums show construction workers
Video - Using cut-off saws for cutting kerbs and flag paving
Video focussing on the use of cut-off saws for cutting kerbs and flag paving.
WWT Construction Mock Trial: Guilty or Not Guilty?
As director or senior manager, your task is to make sure things go right for your business. With the best will, things can go wrong.
Time to clear the air – paving the way for healthier work
In 2004, more than 500 construction workers lost their lives to lung cancer and even more were

