CIP’s Construction Environmental Manual has just been updated, including the online service CIP Knowledge and the Hardcopy and CDROM. If you don’t already subscribe to the updates email skenny@cip-books.com for details. The latest updates include: A summary of the revised PAS 2080:2023. An updated Register of Legislation. A note is added on the mandatory requirement […]
A building company received a fine after a worker suffered serious injuries after falling from a platform in London. (Image courtesy of HSE) The worker was working for Henry Construction Projects Limited at a building site on Kensington High Street when the incident happened on 2 March 2021. At the time, they were working on […]
CIP has updated its Construction Health and Safety Manual and CIP Knowledge. If you subscribe to the automatic amendment service, you will receive the updates by the end of June. The June update includes a brand new section on the Building Safety Act that will be added to as the introduction of the secondary legislation […]
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a health and safety inspections blitz targeting the handling of building site dust. Targeted health inspections started on Monday 15 May and run to Friday 14 July. They support the HSE’s Dust Kills campaign, a respiratory health intervention initiative. Inspections will focus on dust control, checking employers and […]
The Government has published the list of EU laws that will be revoked at the end of this year. This follows amendments to the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill. In fact, the majority of the regulations to be repealed are now defunct following the UK’s departure from the EU. Key industry health and […]
There have been updates to the Health, Safety & Environment Test for Managers and Professionals to reflect changes in legislation, working practices, technology and industry needs. The updated revision materials are available here for tests to be taken from Tuesday 27 June. Please use the previous version for tests to be taken before 27 June.
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has launched a new targeted safety campaign, ‘High Voltage!’ Power lines can kill and are a danger when working at height using mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). IPAF’s ‘High Voltage!’ safety campaign identifies the hazards and risks associated with working near power lines. In fact, there has been a […]
Swedish construction company Peab is gaining praise as the first construction company in the world to use SSAB’s zero-emission steel. The company has struck a deal with Swedish steelmaker SSAB. In doing so, it strengthened a commitment between the two companies to reduce the carbon footprint of the construction and real estate sector. In fact, […]
The UK’s key infrastructure projects can be delivered more rapidly while improving sustainability, according to the National Infrastructure Commission. Edie reported the consenting process for major British infrastructure, like energy generation schemes and new water infrastructure, could be slashed by two-thirds. To achieve this, we need more robust governance and streamlining reporting on social and […]
The Leading Lights Awards, run by the Considerate Constructors Scheme, recognise companies that respect the environment, their employees, and their communities. The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) works with the construction industry and the public to raise standards and build trust in the sector. It uses its Code of Considerate Practice and Monitor Checklist to motivate […]