SAFETY SERVICES AND TRAINING TO THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
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Environmental Policy Statement
22-05-2006
NCSG Ltd have developed their new environmental policy statement to reflect the business activities and services to 'Member' companies. Members should view the policy statement and NCSG invite comments from interested parties. Please feed any comments back to the 'environmental manager' Steve Armstrong via his email.
HSE Construction Infonet
07-01-2008
The HSE has republished the guidance on excavator 'quick hitches' following a number of accidents where the bucket has become detached due to operator failures
Accident and Ill Health Statistics
07-01-2008
HSE publish the latest Accident and ill health statistics
Builders Trestles Guidance
07-11-2006
HSE have set out their views on the use of builders trestles.
Complaints Procedure
28-02-2007
The company has introduced a new 'complaints procedure' as apart of its drive to be open and transparent. Those wishing to lodge a complaint are advised to follow the procedure to ensure the complaint is handled correctly.
Corporate Manslaughter Sentencing Consultation
07-01-2008
The new Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007(CMA)will come into force on the 6th April 2008. The Sentencing Advisory Panel is seeking views on the sentencing options available in the Consultation Document. The deadline for responses is tight, but the more respondents the better.
Excavation Safety Warning From HSE
07-01-2008
The HSE has issued contractors with a warning to manage excavation work better following a fatal accident in both Sheffield and the North East. In Sheffield the accident resulted in prosecutions of the company, the Director and the Site Manager.