Meet the Board - Stuart Humphrey Construction Director for Coulson Building Group
I have recently decided to join the board at EB Safety Group and I am currently settling into the process. Coulson Building Group is one of the founding members of EB Safety Group and as my role has evolved at Coulson's over the years there is a sense of company pride to continue to be a part of and help lead on H&S matters within construction.
Meet Neil, HS Advisor
Even when I was still at school, I knew I wanted a job where part of my role would be out and about and not stuck behind a desk from 9 to 5 every day. I wanted purpose, a job that didn’t make me want to stay in bed on a Monday morning, so I’m pleased to say I’ve got just that.
Meet Emma, Regional HS Advisor
I take great delight in seeing how safety standards are always being improved. I handle problems head-on and practically, constantly looking for new and creative ways to improve safety procedures. It is extremely satisfying to see how these efforts are helping to lower workplace accidents and promote a safety-conscious culture within the construction industry.
Meet the Board - Steve Ewers Construction Director for TJ Evers
It used to be the product of our efforts, buildings dotted around East Anglia, now its the people I have employed and see how they have built their careers a and families. This is when the responsibility of being a director hits home.
The safety group is now in a period of stability and controlled business planning. The new reporting system allows for the better analysis of a members performance which will in turn mean safer sites, the ultimate aim of EB Safety
Meet Tim, Regional HS Advisor
I want people to be safe on site and go home to their family at the end of the day. I enjoy what I do as a H&S Advisor as seeing the sites I visit improve since the last H&S visit as to the recommendations I have found on the sites. This makes me happy to see that I am making a difference out there and being listened to.
Site inspections across Great Britain focusing on moving and handling materials - 4th Sept
The HSE will be starting Site Inspections all over Great Britain in September looking at Manual Handling and the General Movement of materials. What are we doing to look after our site teams?
2022/23 Work-related fatality figures published by the HSE
One of the safest locations to work in the world is Great Britain. Although there has been a long-term decline in the number of fatal workplace accidents, the incidence was largely flat in the years before the coronavirus epidemic.
When a health and safety inspector calls
When a health and safety inspector calls
Every year as part of their work, they go to thousands of destinations. One of the many duties they do every day is your visit.
HSE Safety Alert - LPG forklift truck fire risk
LPG forklift truck fire risk
Health and Safety Executive - Safety notice
HSE is aware of a number of fires on, and around, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered forklift trucks and other similar vehicles that have occurred during starting
Coronation of King Charles III
We at EB Safety Group want to wish the King and Queen all the best on the day of the Coronation
House Builder Found Guilty of Environmental Breaches
Taylor Wimpey, a home builder, was found guilty of breaching the environmental permitting regulations at Cwmbran Magistrates Court on Wednesday, May 4, 2023.
Company fined £80,000 after director jailed for removing asbestos across Great Britain
Asbestos is a dangerous material that can cause cancer and other serious health problems. It is essential to ensure that asbestos removal is carried out safely and by trained professionals who know how to control the risks.
Drug and Alcohol abuse among plant operators - The Problem
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has been raising awareness of the dangers of drug and alcohol use on construction sites for years.
Energy Revolution
The UK government has unveiled ambitious plans to boost the country's energy security and independence by scaling up affordable, clean, homegrown power and building thriving green industries.
Coalition calls for “bolder action” to make new residential buildings safer
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has joined forces with six other built environment bodies, fire safety organisations, and disability rights groups to urge the UK government to reduce the height threshold for new residential buildings with more than one staircase to 18 metres, approximately six storeys, from the currently proposed 30 metres, approximately ten storeys.
CITB to invest over £100m to train construction workers this year
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is investing over £100 million in grants to help train construction workers and provide them with the skills they need. From 1st April 2023, CITB will double its grant rates for short courses to assist businesses in offering more training and support employers in delivering core skills training to their teams amid rising costs.
Why is Working at Height So Dangerous?
It’s important to take the necessary precautions to stay safe. This includes having the proper equipment and training, assessing the risks and planning the work accordingly, communicating effectively, and taking care of yourself while on the job.