Construction industry firms need to be aware that demolition is part of CDM 2015, something which has been highlighted after a company was fined for health and safety failings.
The end of the transitional arrangements period under CDM 2015, which ran from 6th April – 5th October 2015, is now upon us. We’ve focused on one aspect of the transition which a number clients have asked us about.
HSE’s annual refurbishment initiative is now underway, bringing the importance of high standards of health and safety to the fore.
A recent high profile health and safety case has highlighted the need for businesses to carry out fire risk assessments to avoid serious workplace accidents and financial harm.
The new Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations are now in force and it’s vital that construction industry firms know their responsibilities.
Four members of the Aegis team are celebrating after passing the Association for Project Safety (APS) CDM2015 exam to secure their places on the APS Register of Members 2015.
Aegis has gained accreditation to ISO 9001:2008, which is the internationally recognised standard for quality management systems. The company received the certification following a rigorous assessment process by Alcumus ISOQAR, an independent external assessor. As Alcumus ISOQAR is accredited by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS), Aegis is now allowed to display the UKAS ‘Crown and Tick’ logo on our marketing material.
A Lancashire health and safety company is warning construction industry firms of significant regulatory changes which will impact businesses during 2015.
HSE inspectors are carrying out unannounced visits to sites where refurbishment projects or repair works are taking place.
The HSE has already started its targeted inspections of construction sites under the month-long initiative this autumn.
Last month we highlighted the consultation exercise which the HSE has started regarding proposed changes to the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007.
Below we compare the main differences to CDM 2007.