New refurbishment passport is as easy as ABC October 2007
Constructionskills is extending the ABC (Achieving Behavioural Change) passport programme to the whole construction industry.
10 Sep 2009

Consultants 'benefit from small firms' uncertainty'
Reducing uncertainty and confusion among small firms about health and safety requirements could stop them wasting money on unnecessary consultancy fees, according to a new report.
24 Jul 2009

TUC launches online diploma for reps
The TUC has developed a new online diploma course to help experienced union safety representatives become more effective.
5 Mar 2009

Check OH doctors' credentials, warns TUC
The TUC has published a factsheet pointing out that doctors have to be specially qualified to practice occupational medicine, but some provide OH services without proper training.
19 Feb 2009

Forum pledges less construction bureaucracy
A new forum is aiming to reduce bureaucracy and boost client confidence in construction contractor competency. The "Safety Schemes in Procurement - Competence Forum" (SSIP) is using the Construction, Design…
15 Dec 2008

NEBOSH emergency pilot
The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) has launched a new emergency management qualification.
12 Oct 2007

Construction card scheme aims to sort the fit from the ailing
Construction workers will be asked to carry smart cards stating whether they are fit for safety-critical work under a new occupational health (OH) scheme due to launch this year.
12 Aug 2007