CIP updates Construction Health and Safety Manual

CIP’s Construction Health and Safety Manual has been updated.  The latest amendment pack includes over 150 pages of updates throughout the Manual, covering the new Temporary Works British Standard, updated Register of Legislation, updated guidance on RPE and much more.

Written by Health and Safety Directors and Advisors who represent a wide cross section of the UK’s leading construction companies and clients, this Construction Health and Safety Manual (CIP) aims to provide construction companies working in the UK with a useful and pragmatic tool to help them comply with their legal duties and to improve the way health and safety issues are managed throughout the construction process.

CIP has continued its work with Build UK to ensure the Construction Health & Safety Manual includes industry recognised health and safety policies and standards.

To this end, CIP works with Build UK Contractor, Professional Services and Trade Associations Members, including, NASC, JSP, Bowmer & Kirkland and Morgans Sindall.

This integrated approach aims to improve the knowledge and practices of those on site. Plus, it does this without duplicating information or publishing conflicting advice.

What does the latest update include?

• Updated guidance on use of Plant on site, sanitary provision in toilets, and People Plant Interface and the latest CLOCS standard published in late 2024
• Update to CSCS Card information, H&S Inductions, and FAQs.
• An updated Register of Legislation
• In Mobile Plant and Transport there is updated guidance throughout
• Work at Height now includes references to the new Temporary Works British Standard BS 5975 and inclusion of the newly released NASC TG30
• The Demolition Section has been updated throughout
• Updated RPE guidance in the PPE section with help from JSP
• In the Overhead and Underground Services Section there is updated guidance on Suction and Vacuum Excavation
• Temporary Works has been updated throughout following release of the new British Standard BS 5975-1 and BS 5975-2

“A must for everyone in construction”

Neil Rosiak, Member of the Drafting Panel and HSE Director of Build UK member Tilbury Douglas Construction, said:

“For good practical up to date advice on health and safety matters, the Construction H&S Manual is a must for everyone involved in construction. Working with Build UK will ensure it is even more relevant on a day-to-day basis as the ‘go to’ source of information for all things health and safety. It will also keep the manual up to date with industry practices and provide the more collaborative approach we all want.”

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