Health and Safety Executive

In the latest HSE podcasts, we are joined by Craig Barker from Marks and Spencer Listen to the full asbestos podcast here: https://lnkd.in/eGnUgU2d

Over 1.300 delegates attended the BSR Conference 2024 this week to discuss the ongoing transformation of the building safety landscape. Key takeaways from the day included:  - BSR's commitment to putting residents at the heart of the new regime - The importance of industry taking ownership and responsibility for building safety - BSR's firm but fair approach to enforcement - The critical role of building control professionals in raising standards and increasing public trust. Read more about the conference and online resources coming soon here: https://ow.ly/vVZO50RSlQK #BuildingSafety #BSRconference

Your employer must take steps to protect you and others from the dangers of asbestos during construction work. If you are self-employed these responsibilities lie with you. There is no safe level of asbestos exposure. Don’t work with asbestos materials unless you have been trained and have appropriate controls in place. Find out more about levels of training. https://lnkd.in/evZX6acu

In the latest edition of the HSE podcast, we discuss our Asbestos – Your Duty campaign and the steps to the legal duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic buildings. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eGnUgU2d

Read the blog from HSE's Policy Lead for work-related stress and mental health, Rob McGreal. Rob looks at the difference between organisational level and individual risk assessment and the impact employers can have by taking a holistic approach: https://lnkd.in/ea4JPsYg #StressAwareness #WorkRelatedStress #StressManagement

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) Conference 2024 is over and what an insightful day it was for over 1,000 delegates who attended. It was a unique opportunity to learn about the latest developments in the field, network with industry leaders and gain practical insights on how to improve building safety in your organisation. Key takeaways from the conference include: - BSR's commitment to putting residents at the heart of the new regime - The importance of industry taking ownership and responsibility for building safety - BSR's firm but fair approach to enforcement - The critical role of building control professionals in raising standards and increasing public trust. Thank you to all our delegates, speakers and the HSE team who made today such a useful and enjoyable event. Missed the conference? An event video, resources and Q&As from today will be online soon. To find out more, follow our feed or visit: https://ow.ly/SUiP50RPljy #BuildingSafety #BSRconference #BuildingSafetyAct

Chair of HSE, Sarah Newton closes today’s BSR Conference by thanking delegates, speakers, panel members, exhibitors and guests for joining today. She says: “We really are at a pivotal time for the built environment industry – where significant improvement is crucial for the future of the design, construction and management of buildings in England.” And that delegates will leave with: “A deeper understanding of the knowledge, skill and behaviours required of your role in the Government’s biggest reforms of building safety in a generation, so that residents are safe, and feel safe, in their homes.” #BSRconference #BuildingSafety

💬 "The Building Safety Act is all about making sure residents are safe and feel safe.” A conversation about the vital role of resident engagement in building safety is taking place throughout today’s #BSRconference #BuildingSafety

Managing building safety risks is a legal responsibility. Delegates are hearing more about the duties of Accountable Persons (APs) and Principal Accountable Persons (PAPs) from Andrew Saunders, HSE Inspector Andrew Saunders working in BSR’s in occupation operational policy team. Want to know more about the roles of APs and PAPs? Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZnGkibb #BSRconference #BuildingSafety