Proposed employment law changes could put construction workers’ lives at risk, says CIOB
July 31, 2023
Eddie Tuttle at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB0 says a government proposal to amend several areas within retained EU Law, in particular employment law, could have a detrimental impact on construction safety. Read More
Businesses called to provide evidence on how they are improving LGBT+ inclusivity in the workplace
April 8, 2022
The government has issued a consultation, calling for global and UK-based organisations to provide examples of how they are improving LGBT+ inclusivity. Read More
Comment welcomed on the draft ISO 45001
February 23, 2016
BSI, the business standards company, has published the draft international standard (DIS) of ISO 45001 Occupational health and safety management Read More
IOSH involved in development of global standard
May 8, 2014
IOSH is taking part in the development of a global standard for organisations to create their own health and safety management systems. Read More
Proposals for CDM regulations launched
March 31, 2014
Proposals to revise the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM Regulations) are being launched today. Read More
Measuring Competence
March 11, 2014
The proposed changes to the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007 include the removal (or simplification) of Appendix 4: Competence ﾖ Core criteria for demonstration of competence. Read More
Five misconceptions about defamatory comments on social media
March 7, 2014
Social media is becoming a more and more important tool to promote yourself and your profession, whether you are a self-employed consultant or you work for an organisation. But it presents an ever-increasing risk to the reputation of individuals and businesses. Read More
Proposal to extend exemption afforded to turban-wearing Sikhs
January 30, 2014
The HSE is proposing to make an amendment to extend the exemption in the Employment Act 1989, so that turban wearing in any industry will be exempt from the need to wear head protection. Read More
In-depth: CDM consultation timing and the impact on the industry
November 5, 2013
The construction sector is awaiting consultation on the latest revision to the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, although the timing is uncertain and appears to be more political than procedural. John Carpenter considers what it might mean for those working in the industry and how they can shape the final regulations. Read More
New CDM regulations to combat confusion
September 30, 2013
Confusion over the role of the Construction Design and Management co-ordinator (CDM-C) has prompted the HSE to publish a consultative document concerning changes to the CDM Regulations 2007 (CDM 2007). Read More
