NISG reports on Portadown Builder’s increased sentence
The NISG has published the HSENI report regarding the Portadown builder who failed to provide adequate H&S measures for his staff. Read full article here
Friday April 28th is Workers Memorial Day.
Recognised worldwide (and always on 28th April), it is the day when workers come together and remember those who have been killed, injured or made unwell at work. It reminds us of the great importance to use all resources at our disposal to increase awareness and to improve the Health, Safety and Welfare of all workers…
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Brexit – What does it mean for NI and the Construction Industry
So we all appreciate the Brexit situation is uncharted waters and there will be no reversing the decision. We know industry is looking to government for answers on how it is all going to pan out and government is seeking advice from industry on the way forward. See what some of the experts, thus far,…
DetailsCDM Regs (NI) 2016, 01 August 2016 – are you aware of the changes?
The new CDM regulations are due to come into play in Northern Ireland 1st August 2016, following on from GB’s adoptions of the same CDM amendments in July 2015. The HSENI have kindly produced a brief version of the main changes which is attached here
The only story in town – the EU referendum (besides the football!)
So it’s causing all sorts of discussions and presenting lots of potential and theoretical scenarios. One thing for sure is that this is one of the most important and significant voting decisions to be made in the UK in a very long time – so get out there and vote!!! According to the Construction Industry…
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Hearing Protection – Are you wearing your earplugs correctly?
Short Article courtesy of NISG showing how to choose and fit earplugs correctly. Visit http://bit.ly/1UDnBCk The HSE had reported that an estimated 15,000 people working during the last year suffered from Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (new as well as longstanding cases) caused or made worse by work, based on data from the Labour Force Survey (averaged over…
DetailsFailure to Manage Asbestos can cost your business hundreds of thousands
At DPC Contracts, we take asbestos awareness trainiing very seriously. It is intersting to note that the HSENI is warning that recent prosecutions relating to asbestos management failings show that workers and businesses are still being put in jeopardy. See full article at http://bit.ly/22PW6HF
New Health and Safety Sentencing Guidelines: the main changes and the likely impact.
Interesting article from CarsonMcDowell Solicitors. Although the guidelines pertain to England and Wales only, it is likely the NI courts will continue to follow their lead when applying sentencing. Read the full article here http://bit.ly/1TGfZzD
DPC Contracts Offers New Service – Rood Protectors
DPC Contracts has now added the supply and fit of roof protectors to our portfolio of services. The galvanised rooflight protection enhances fragile roof sheeting locally, to ensure the safety of those requiring roof access, acting as both a reminder and a guard to where fragile roofing exists whilst fitting in with the look of the…
DetailsHSENI reports sharp rise in workplace deaths in NI 2014-2015
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI), in its latest Annual Report published today, has confirmed that workplace deaths have increased sharply to 23 during 2014/15. This compares to eight workplace deaths in 2013/14 and is significantly higher than the last five-year average of 15 deaths per year. The report also shows major…
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