
UK Health, Safety and Environment Director appointed at Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, has appointed Lee Hewitt as UK Health, Safety and Environment Director. Lee will take up his new role on 5 September, following Heather Bryant retiring on 18 November, having spent eight years at Balfour
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Five new carbon champions for CLC’s Construct Zero campaign
More well-known UK construction companies have committed to help drive carbon out of the industry as part of the Construction Leadership Council’s CO2nstruct Zero campaign. CO2nstruct Zero brings together businesses from across the sector to deliver the change needed to
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Jorvik Safety Netting Ltd becomes FASET member
FASET is delighted to welcome Jorvik Safety Netting Ltd as its newest member. The company provides safety netting for construction sites – one of the vital ways in which workers are protected while carrying out tasks at height. Like all
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FREE guidance for the Planning, Design, Construction and Maintenance of Tall Buildings
We are pleased to share the following from the Construction Health & Safety Group (CHSG) by lead author Martin Lovegrove, CONIAC Managing Risk Well Working Group, Berkeley Group, and CHSG Vice Chairman, with the assistance of the Construction Industry Advisory
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Construction product availability statement from the CLC
We are pleased to share the following statement from John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the Construction Products Association, co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability working group With one or two
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Everything Net Zero – an introduction
Everything Net Zero has been established to provide those in the public sector charged with meeting their organisations’ net zero targets with a dynamic, compliant and innovative supply chain marketplace. It provides end-to-end, depth and breadth solutions covering everything from;
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Global safety body warns it’s time for action on asbestos
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has asked the British Government to work with policy makers, regulators, employers and worker representatives to increase awareness about asbestos. After the Government rejected a recommendation by the Work and Pensions Committee to
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Launch of safety checklist to help firms cope with new laws
A checklist of key actions has been published to help building owners and operators prepare for the radical health and safety changes contained in the Building Safety Act. New legislation, which came into force last month, is set to transform
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Building owner jailed after worker left paralysed
While the following is a tragic story, we at FASET feel it is important to raise awareness so that as an industry, we can try to ensure there is never a repeat of such accidents. A building owner has been
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FASET updates training to ensure user safety
FASET has long been a foundation in supporting its members with expert quality guidance, dedicated working at height training to ensure operatives have the safest possible way of working. Falls from height are still the leading cause of death in
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Legionella bacteria warning for commercial buildings and workplaces
With the current UK heatwave peaking today as temperatures surge above 40 degrees Celsius in parts of the UK, IWS Water Hygiene is issuing an increased legionella bacteria warning to workplace and commercial building owners and facilities managers. The combination of rising
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Crown Censure issued to MoD by HSE after Marine recruit died during an exercise
As the established trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET exists to protect the health and safety of those working at height in the construction and FM sectors. We take a keen
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Caution: the sun can blind workers to skin cancer threat
As the UK is in the midst of a heatwave, a leading body for workplace safety and health has alerted employers and outdoor workers to the very real health dangers of getting sunburn. The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
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Workplace fatality figures released
In Great Britain in the last year, one hundred and twenty-three workers were killed in work-related accidents. That startling statistic comes from figures published on Wednesday 6th July by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The annual data release covers
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Second UK ESG annual report published by CBRE
CBRE, the global real estate adviser, has published its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) annual report for its UK Advisory Business. Following up on last year’s inaugural report, it provides an update on CBRE’s ESG strategy and insights into People, Planet and
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CLC confirms Mark Reynolds as new Co-Chair
As the established trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET exists to protect the health and safety of those working at height in the construction and FM sectors. We take a keen
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Women ‘pioneers and innovators’ celebrated by BESA
BESA (The Building Engineering Services Association) marked this year’s International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) with a celebration of the important role played by women in the past, present and future of building services. It featured a series of ‘guest blogs’ during the week
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Revdek Safety Decking Systems Ltd becomes FASET member
FASET is delighted to welcome Revdek Safety Decking Systems Ltd (Revdek) as its newest member. Revdek is a manufacturer of safety decking platforms. Consolidating 25 years of experience within its team, Revdek has developed a safety decking system that offers
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“We agree to the need tougher ventilation rules” – BESA
The hard-hitting government commissioned report calling for buildings to be made more infection resilient through the imposition of higher ventilation standards has received wholehearted support from the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). The report, which was requested by the government’s
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CIEH asks HSE for better collaboration with local authorities
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health has expressed disappointment about the lack of engagement from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) around its new 10-year strategy. The Strategy sets out HSE’s strategic direction for the next decade, citing that protecting people
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RoSPA Order of Distinction (20 consecutive Golds) Award for Mears Group PLC
An internationally-recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards has given Mears Group cause for great celebration. Mears has received a RoSPA Order of Distinction (20 consecutive Golds) Health and Safety Award for working hard to ensure our colleagues
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New report from ukactive shows radical rethink required to boost health and productivity across UK workforce
ukactive has called for a radical rethink of health incentivisation in the workplace, including expanding the Cycle to Work scheme to cover gym memberships and equipment as more people work from home, in a new report published today (8 June).
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Higher-Risk Building Regulations – consultation launched
The Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has published a consultation on the Higher-Risk Building (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations. This consultation is the first in a series of consultations on regulations which sit under the Building Safety Act
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Two men sentenced after worker suffers fatal injuries after falling through fragile roof
As the established trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET exists to protect the health and safety of those working at height in the construction and FM sectors. We take a keen
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Technology combined with behavioural science reduces energy consumption by 20%
An Environment Audit Committee (EAC) report has called for whole-life carbon assessments for larger buildings – something which Cloud Facilities Management wholeheartedly welcomes. The report, ‘Building to net zero: costing carbon in construction’, published by MPs, criticises the government for
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Andy Access campaign from IPAF
As the established trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET exists to protect the health and safety of those working at height in the construction and FM sectors. We take a keen
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Environmental Audit Committee report welcomed by UKGBC
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has welcomed the Environmental Audit Committee’s new report ‘Sustainability of the Built Environment’, which calls on the Government to stop “dragging its feet” and regulate the building industry to reduce carbon emissions from the
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Construction Leadership Council Acts to Ease Impact of Construction Inflation
As the established trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET exists to protect the health and safety of those working at height in the construction and FM sectors. We take a keen
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HSE respiratory health site inspection initiative for the construction sector
On Thursday 26th May, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issued an eBulletin communicating that there will be site inspections across Great Britain throughout June 2022. The visits are an integral part of HSE’s wider-phased, strategic plan developed to improve
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ROSPA award win Compass
As the established trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET exists to protect the health and safety of those working at height in the construction and FM sectors. We take a keen
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Scheme launched by London Mayor to get pupils interested in infrastructure jobs
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has launched a primary school outreach programme that will showcase potential career paths in the infrastructure and construction sectors to pupils across London. In partnership with the London Infrastructure Group (LIG) and the Mayor’s Workforce
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Government reveals ambitious plans for fire reform
The government has set out its most comprehensive plans for fire reform in decades in its Fire Reform White Paper, which will help strengthen the emergency services and seek to ensure people feel safer in their homes. Today (18 May),
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IRC, S.A. becomes FASET member
FASET is pleased to welcome IRC, S.A. as its newest member. Headquartered in Alicante, Spain, the company is a manufacturer of nets for use in a variety of industries including construction safety nets. IRC’s are manufactured to meet the European Standard EN-1263-1.
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ASFP expands range of guidance documents
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has released three new and three updated documents. The new Advisory Notes 27, 28 and 29 offer advice on particular issues of concern to the industry. Advisory Note 27 provides advice on the structural fire
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Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live
As the established trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, we are pleased to share information about Safety, Health & Wellbeing Live in Manchester. Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live’s Manchester event is taking place
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“Healthy building strategies need to be a priority post pandemic” – Sodexo
During the last two years personal health and wellbeing has become an increasingly important topic. This is of course in the context of a global pandemic and a shift in the way many of us work. The primary concern has
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The CSCS Smart Check is already raising standards
The CSCS Smart Check app, which was launched in April, is already improving site safety and card checking procedures on UK construction sites. Developed by the 38 schemes displaying the CSCS logo, CSCS Smart Check allows those responsible for checking cards to
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Construction Product Availability Statement
At FASET, we aim to keep up to date with all the latest news that is relevant to our industry, and we are pleased to share the following statement from John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation and Peter
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LondonEnergy receives RoSPA Gold Award
At FASET, we aim to keep up to date with all the latest news that is relevant to our industry. We are pleased to share the following good news story about health and safety excellence. LondonEnergy has been awarded the
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Accelerating industry action on commercial retrofit – guide from UKGBC
The issue of retrofitting the UK’s poorly performing commercial buildings has been addressed with the publication of a guide from the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) designed to support industry. From 2025, every commercial building in the UK will require
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Building Safety Act already having a big impact on the industry
The Building Safety Act, which was given royal assent, is already changing the industry, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). The secondary legislation needed to turn the main proposals of the Act into specific legal measures are already
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FASET, the AIF and the Home Builders Federation Collaborate on Height Safety Guidance
As a further initiative towards World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2022, FASET has worked closely with the Home Builders Federation and the Access Industry Forum (AIF) to produce a series of digital toolbox talks and guidance documents
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Today, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) marks its World Day for Safety and Health at Work. As the established trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET is pleased to observe this day.
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Asbestos toxic legacy must be tackled – British Safety Council chairman
Peter McGettrick, Chairman of British Safety Council, made the following comment on a report by the Work and Pensions Select Committee, calling for asbestos to be removed from all public and commercial buildings within 40 years: “Just because asbestos use
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work – the approach of FASET and our members
On 28th April, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) marks its World Day for Safety and Health at Work. As the established trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET is pleased to observe
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work – 28th April
World Day for Safety and Health at Work – 28th April As the established trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET is delighted to observe that on 28th April, the International Labour
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CLC’s Construction Product Availability Statement
At FASET, we aim to keep up to date with all the latest news that is relevant to our industry. We are pleased to share the following statement from John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation and Peter Caplehorn,
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Introducing Infinity’s environmentally friendly fleet
Norse employees working for Infinity may now be undertaking their vital property compliance and maintenance work from new, much more environmentally friendly vans. Dean Kendall, Head of Infinity, said the 22 new Ford Transit Custom vans all met the latest
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UK Government’s Net Zero Innovation Portfolio receives pioneering acceleration support from Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald has been appointed by the UK Government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to provide acceleration support for up to 200 small and medium-sized enterprises as part of the UK’s £1bn Net Zero Innovation Portfolio. The
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Amendments to PPE at work regulations – now in effect
The amended PPE regulations came into effect last week. This article from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) explains the scope of the changes. Amended regulations On 6 April 2022 the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER 2022) came
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Unique partnership launched to tackle biodiversity challenges in urban environments
Canary Wharf Group (“CWG”), the UK’s largest sustainable developer, has announced the first partnership of its kind with the Eden Project (“Eden”), to create a model of how biodiversity can thrive in urban environments. The unique and ground-breaking partnership will
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ISS wins nine Gold RoSPA Awards for health and safety achievements
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET is pleased to bring you this story about ISS’s success in winning nine Gold RoSPA Awards. Four ISS contracts and five ISS operating
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IPAF SUMMIT 2022 DESCRIBES THE ‘EVOLUTION OF SAFETY’
Around 350 attendees at the 2022 Summit of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Kensington, London, on 10 March 2022, heard presentations on the theme of “The Evolution of Safety”. The IPAF Summit 2022 marked
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Bellrock awarded second consecutive RoSPA Gold Award
Congratulations to Bellrock Property & Facilities Management, who have been awarded the RoSPA Gold Award for Health and Safety Achievements for a second year running for 2022. RoSPA Health and Safety Awards are the most sought-after accolade by organisations from every
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Site Operating Procedures and the Use of Face Coverings in Construction
We are pleased to keep up to date with the latest site operating procedures for construction, issued by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) in line with COVID recommendations. As per the Government’s Living with COVID-19 plan, the Working Safely During Coronavirus guidance,
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The Latest Construction Product Availability Statement
At FASET, we aim to keep up to date with all the latest news that is relevant to our industry. We are pleased to share the following statement from John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation and Peter Caplehorn,
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BSI Identify – Update on Product Traceability
BSI Identify – the only registration agency authorised to provide construction product IDs – is using a unique digital identification service that uses Digital Object Identifier (DOI) technology to provide manufacturers with a single place to add and maintain their
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EMCOR UK Awarded International Safety Award
EMCOR UK has won an International Safety Award from the British Safety Council in recognition of its commitment to keeping its workers and workplaces healthy and safe. EMCOR UK is one of only 135 organisations globally to be awarded a
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CLC Taskforce Marks Second Anniversary
The Construction Leadership Council’s taskforce continues to unite the industry to face emerging challenges and opportunities for industry transformation as it reached its second birthday today (23 March 2022). The Taskforce, which brings together representatives from organisations across construction, was
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) at work regulations from 6 April 2022
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has a page on its website explaining changes to the scope of the PPE Regulations which apply from 6 April 2022: https://www.hse.gov.uk/ppe/ppe-regulations-2022.htm Amended regulations On 6 April 2022 the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment)
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British Council for Offices calls on businesses to include active commuting in ESG policies to combat carbon emissions
Putting active commuting at the heart of ESG policies can shift commuters towards more sustainable forms of travel, improve individual health and wellbeing and help companies cut carbon emissions, new research from the British Council for Offices (BCO) has found.
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BESA calls for compromise in safety insurance row
Contractors and insurers must work together to ensure the rising cost of professional indemnity insurance does not undermine efforts to improve building safety, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). The Association fears that the growing controversy around proposed
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Monthly Construction Output Increased by 1.1% in January 2022
We are pleased to share the following good news story from the Construction Leadership council (CLC). Headline figures for January 2022: Monthly construction output increased by 1.1% in volume terms in January 2022 and is now at its highest level
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Construction Product Availability Statement
We are pleased to share the following statement from John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the Construction Products Association, co-chairs of the Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability working group. A mild winter has
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A third of businesses plan to scrap self-isolation for workers
New research suggests that many British employers won’t require staff who test positive for Covid-19 to self-isolate at home once any remaining legal restrictions are lifted. A poll of 250 business owners, CEOs and senior managers, by HR software provider CIPHR,
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Slips, trips and falls – behaviour and culture
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry. We are pleased to share the following
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Available from April: cscs.uk.com/smartcheck
In December the CSCS announced the new CSCS Smart Check app, developed by the 38 card schemes displaying the CSCS logo. It is set to radically improve the construction industry’s card checking procedures and site safety. The partnership between FASET and
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Transforming Construction Challenge Set to Revolutionise the Industry
For the past four years, the Transforming Construction Challenge (TCC) has brought industry and government together to pilot and test a range of innovations that will revolutionise the construction industry. New approaches include platform systems, manufacturing methods, robotic technology, digital
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Company fined after electrician died following fall from crane platform
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry. We are pleased to share the following
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CLC looks for new co-chair
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) is looking for a new co-chair as Andy Mitchell is stepping down. Andy will leave the post in Spring. Accordingly, the CLC has put up a job application for his replacement, and an accompanying description.
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THE NO FALLS FOUNDATION SUPPORTER SCHEME
FASET has become an official supporter of No Falls Foundation, the charity dedicated to the work at height sector. The Foundation is striving for a world where everyone who works at height comes back down safely. That’s why we joined
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£300m boost for climate-friendly heating in Scotland
Homes and commercial properties across Scotland will benefit from the establishment of a new £300 million fund supporting the development and roll out of zero emission heat networks. Zero Carbon Buildings Minister Patrick Harvie announced the new Heat Network Fund
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Mayor consults Londoners on new guidance to improve fire safety
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan is spearheading vital fire safety improvements in the capital, launching a full public consultation on innovative draft guidance to ensure all new developments are designed with the highest standards of fire safety from the earliest
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Gove to protect leaseholders with new laws
New measures have been unveiled by Secretary of State for Levelling Up Michael Gove that will force industry to pay to remove cladding and protect leaseholders from exorbitant costs. For those in industry not doing the right thing, the government
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NEBOSH and the Health and Safety Executive join forces to tackle one of the main causes of musculoskeletal disorders
NEBOSH and Great Britain’s health and safety regulator, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), have partnered to develop a new qualification aimed at preventing one of the main causes of musculoskeletal disorders; manual handling. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) accounted for 8.9million
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DHF launches new Technical Specifications
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry. We are pleased to share the following
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AIF launches Access Platform Decking Systems Toolbox Talks with HBF
Following the success of the ladder and stepladder safety toolbox talks released last year, a series of new toolbox talks focusing on the safe use of access platform decking systems have been released. The new resources, created by the Access
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SHE technician apprenticeship uptake increases by 50%
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry. We are pleased to share the following
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CLC sets out its plans for construction in 2022
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry. We are pleased to share the following
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The Use of Face Coverings in Construction during Coronavirus (COVID-19)
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry. We are pleased to share the following
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Safety cases for high-rise buildings: a summary
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry. This includes the physical and mental well-being
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MOBILE TOWER FALL DEATH: BACKGROUND TO A TRAGEDY
The following news story, published on the IOSH website, is a stark reminder of the great dangers of working at height and the vital importance of taking the proper approach to safety when using access equipment such as mobile towers.
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CSCS Smart Check app | January 2022 update
The CSCS Smart Check app has been developed by the 38 card schemes displaying the CSCS logo, of which the FASET CSCS card is one. The app is set to radically improve the construction industry’s card checking procedures and site safety.
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APPRENTICE INCENTIVE SCHEME
Businesses hiring an apprentice before 31 January can claim a £3,000 incentive payment as part of the Government’s expanded Plan for Jobs. To receive the payment, employers must submit applications individually using their apprenticeship service account: https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/employers/create-apprenticeship-service-account By creating an
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Construction company and director sentenced for multiple safety failings
An Irvine-based construction company and its director have been sentenced after multiple health and safety failings, giving rise to significant risk, were found on a house build site in Irvine. Kilmarnock Sheriff Court heard how three inspections by the Health
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England returns to Plan A following the success of the booster programme
Yesterday the Prime Minister confirmed ‘Plan B’ restrictions in England will end next Wednesday 26 January. People will no longer be advised to work from home, face coverings will no longer be mandatory in indoor venues, and organisations will be
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Construction worker dies after falling from tower
The following news story, published on the HSE website, is a stark reminder of the great dangers of working at height and the vital importance of taking the proper approach to safety when using access equipment. A construction company has
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Building materials and components: monthly statistics
We are pleased to share the following release from the department for business, energy and industrial strategy’s (BEIS), which presents the latest detailed information on selected building materials and contains monthly data on price indices, bricks, cement and concrete blocks.
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South Yorkshire businesses targeted for health and safety inspection
We are pleased to share the following story from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Britain’s workplace regulator is set to clamp down on businesses in Sheffield and Rotherham after a sharp increase in the number of serious and fatal
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Housing secretary tells developers to remove unsafe cladding from lower-height buildings
FASET is pleased to report on the following government initiative designed to increase safety in residential tower buildings. In an ultimatum issued by Housing Secretary Michael Gove, property developers have until March to agree a system of payments to fix
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New Covid flowchart for industry
The Omicrom variant of Covid has seen over 200,000 new cases of the virus on a daily basis in the UK. While the prime minister is being cautious about bringing in new measures, we at FASET are pleased to share
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Aim to create a ‘Gold Standard’ in public sector construction frameworks.
FASET is pleased to share the following post from Build UK for the interest of our members and website visitors. The Cabinet Office UK has published an independent review by Professor Mosey which seeks to create a new ‘Gold Standard’
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Demolition work must be properly planned and managed to prevent serious injury
Great Britain’s workplace regulator is asking demolition and construction firms to double-down on thorough planning, management and control of demolition and refurbishment work. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is asking that businesses properly plan, organise, manage, and monitor their
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Construction Product Availability Statement
We are pleased to share the following story from the Construction Leadership Council (CLC), whose mission is to provide sector leadership to the construction industry. Statement from John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of
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FASET AGM raises over £1,000 for charities
The FASET AGM took place on 25th November 2021 at a hugely enjoyable event which also included the FASET Annual Awards. The event, at the stunning Tewkesbury Park in the Cotswolds, gathered charitable donations for two wonderful charities: Mates in
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HSE publishes annual work-related ill-health, injury and enforcement statistics for 2020/21
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry. We are therefore pleased to share the
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New CSCS Smart Check app to revolutionise card verification procedures
A new app, developed by the 38 card schemes displaying the CSCS logo, is set to radically improve the construction industry’s card checking procedures and site safety. The CSCS Smart Check app represents a major step forward as, for the
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CONSTRUCTION OUTPUT RECORDS LARGEST MONTHLY DECLINE SINCE APRIL 2020
The Office for National Statistics has published an estimate of construction output for October 2021: Construction output fell 1.8% in volume terms in October 2021, this is the largest monthly decline since April 2020 when output fell by 41.7%; new
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HSE ISSUES GUIDANCE FOR MANAGING HOME WORKERS
We are pleased to share the following short story, first published by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Great Britain’s safety regulator, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), has released new guidance on managing home workers’ health and
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Ladder Association embarks on Surveillance Survey to root out dangerous ladders!
We are pleased to share the following story from The Ladder Association, which is allied to our aim of reducing and eventually eliminating falls from height. The Ladder Association, in partnership with Trading Standards departments across the East of England,
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Government Kickstart Scheme – funding deadline approaching
Businesses have until Friday 17 December to apply for funding through the Kickstart Scheme. The scheme is running until March 2022 to provide funding to create new jobs for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit who are at
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HSE Chair Sarah Newton on mental health and the Working Minds campaign
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry. This includes the physical and mental well-being
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Construction Product Availability Statement
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry. We are pleased to share the following
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APPG report: October 2021
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET keeps up with the latest news and developments relating to construction and working at height. We would like to share the following article,
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Trailer manufacturing company fined after worker fell from height
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET keeps up with the latest news and developments relating to construction and working at height. We would like to share the following story
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FASET 2021 Award Winners Announced at Long-Awaited AGM
The FASET Annual Awards 2021 were unveiled at the trade body’s successful and hugely enjoyable AGM and social event on Thursday 25th November. Once again the event took place at the outstanding Tewkesbury Park in the Cotswolds – following the
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Director sentenced for failing to comply with HSE enforcement notices
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET keeps up with the latest news and developments relating to construction and working at height. We would like to share the following story
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FASET is pleased to share the following from one of its valued member organisations , the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF). IPAF’s #MEWPs for Managers eLearning course is aimed at those who plan, supervise or manage work at height with Mobile Elevating
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ATLAS Takes You on a Journey Through 75 Years of History
FASET is pleased to share the following story which was originally published on the website of one of our partners, the Access and Industry Forum (https://accessindustryforum.org.uk/). 2021 marks the 75th year of the Association of Technical Lightning & Access Specialists
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HSE Digital MAC, ART and RAPP Tools
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)’s digital MAC, ART and RAPP tools are available for employers, safety representatives and assessors to use now. The HSE has released digital versions of the Manual Handling Assessment Charts (MAC), Assessment of Repetitive Tasks
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Scaffold Inspection Course dates during autumn and winter
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET keeps up with the latest news and developments relating to construction and working at height. We are pleased to share the following scaffold
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Thursday is Built Environment Day at COP26.
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET keeps up with the latest news and developments relating to construction and working at height. With COP26 currently taking place in Glasgow, the
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Three Reasons To Book An SMSTS Or SSSTS Training Course
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET is pleased to share the following release from the website of the CHSG (Construction Health & Safety Group) Whether you’re just about to
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£40K FINE IN CASE OF WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE’S 5M LADDER FALL
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry. We are pleased to share the following
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Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment Launched
The sign-up process for the Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment has been launched along with publication of Issue 2021:2 of the Code. Issue 2021:2 reflects industry feedback following the launch of the Code in June. The Code webpages
Read MoreConstruction leads on adopting a SOS Hand Signal for victims of modern slavery
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry. We are pleased to share the following
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Construction Product Availability Statement
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry. We are pleased to share the following
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Red diesel: FAQ
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry. BuildUK has published a series of FAQs
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Company fined after employee sustains serious injuries in fall from height
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Britain’s
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Announcement – GSA Assessments
Since the start of the FASET Training and Assessment scheme back in the early 2000s, the cost of the certification of GSA Assessments undertaken every five years when obtaining or renewing qualifications has remained unchanged at £30. The costs of
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ONS reports construction output falls 0.2%
A fall of 0.2% in construction output to £14.2bn in August 2021 can be explained by a combination of supply chain blockages, product shortages and price rises, according to the latest data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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Balfour Beatty Launches Roadmap towards a Zero Carbon Construction Site
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry. We are pleased to share the following
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TG20:13 Support to be Withdrawn
The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has released a statement informing users of TG20:13 that technical support for this scaffolding software will be withdrawn by NASC from Tuesday 12th October 2021, six months after its launch. From this day
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Sole trader who repaired agricultural and industrial sheds fined after worker injured
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Britain’s
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IPAF OFFERS NEW MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY FOR SAFETY PROFESSIONALS
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has launched a new type of membership, the Safety Professional member category, aimed at those in health & safety or related supervisory roles within powered access or wider end-use sectors. The new membership category
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Safety in Construction Show
Now in its third year, the Safety in Construction Show features a highly regarded seminar programme and broad range of solutions from the best suppliers in the construction safety and wellbeing field. The event is being hosted at Holywell Park
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Free webinar: data solutions to solve health and safety challenges
On 19 October at 10.30, at a free webinar, a panel of HSE experts and collaborators will present how the HSE aims to use data and analytical techniques to provide new insights and approaches to help reduce injuries and fatalities from
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Ends This Week
As Tweeted by Build UK, the leading representative organisation for the UK construction industry, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ends this week, after 18 months. Claims for September must be made by 11:59pm on 14th October, with any amendments submitted
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Construction Product Availability: 22 September 2021
FASET, as the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, occupies a vital part in the supply chain for construction workers who work at height. We take a keen interest in the latest
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CCS welcomes launch of Code for Construction Product Information to raise standards
FASET, as the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, occupies a vital part in the supply chain for construction workers who work at height. We take a keen interest in the latest
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The 2021 National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline
The 2021 National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline sets out nearly £650 billion of public and private investment that the UK government states will transform people’s lives for decades to come. Across the UK, world-class infrastructure will act as the foundation
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FASET attends the Health and Safety Event at the NEC
From Tuesday 7th to Thursday 9th September, FASET attended the long-awaited Health and Safety Event at Birmingham’s NEC. The association was proud to represent the cause of improving workplace safety standards alongside our partners the Access Industry Forum (AIF). FASET
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Monthly construction output fell by 1.6% in July
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has reported that monthly construction output fell by 1.6% in July 2021, with the level of output now below its pre-coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic February 2020 level. New work, and repair and maintenance contributed to the
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CITB secures construction industry support for Levy Proposals
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry. We are pleased to share the following
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HSE updates guidance on work-related road risk
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), working
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FASET IS AT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY EVENT 2021
Today, FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training) takes its place at the Health & Safety Event at the NEC in Birmingham. We are proud to represent the cause of improving workplace safety standards alongside our partners the Access Industry Forum
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BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE – FREE CONSTRUCT ZERO YOUTH EVENT
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry. The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has put
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Construction output fell by 1.3% in June
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry. It has been reported that monthly construction
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CONSTRUCTION WELCOMES DELAY TO UKCA PRODUCT MARKING CHANGES
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry. We are pleased to share that the Construction
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Company fined after several workers contracted occupational disease
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry. We are therefore pleased to share the
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Gearing up for the Health & Safety Event: 7th to 9th September
FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training) is looking forward to taking its place at the Health & Safety Event at the NEC in Birmingham. We are proud to represent the cause of improving workplace safety standards alongside our partners the
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New NEBOSH qualification now accepted for Academically Qualified Person applications
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry. We are therefore pleased to share the
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VACCINATION: KEY HR CONSIDERATIONS FOR EMPLOYERS
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry, particularly regarding working safely at height, as
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BUILD UK PARTNERSHIP AIMS TO OPEN DOORS
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest news from around the construction industry, particularly regarding working safely at height, adopting
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LADDER SAFETY TODAY: NEW GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYERS
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET aims to keep right up to date with the latest safety guidance concerning all apparatus and equipment for working at height. We are
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ONESTOP SAFETY SOLUTIONS LTD BECOMES FASET MEMBER
FASET is pleased to welcome Onestop Safety Solutions Ltd as its newest member. Headquartered in Glasgow and part of the Onestop Group of companies, Onestop Safety Solutions design, manufacture and install bespoke work at height safety solutions and provide bespoke
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IPAF GLOBAL SAFETY REPORT
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET monitors the latest developments in the construction sector, particularly regarding worker health and safety, sustainability and equality. We are pleased to share the
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Construction activity holds up – July 2021
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET monitors the latest developments in the construction sector, particularly regarding worker health and safety, sustainability and equality. Build UK, the leading representative organisation
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KR SERVICES & SOLUTIONS LTD BECOMES FASET MEMBER
FASET is pleased to welcome KR Services & Solutions Ltd as its newest member. Headquartered in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the company offers project management solutions for customers’ projects as well as supplying plant hire – with or without an operator –
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NASC PUBLISHES 2021 SAFETY REPORT
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET monitors the latest developments in the construction sector, particularly regarding worker health and safety, sustainability and equality. We are pleased to share the
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PASMA revamps Towers for Users training course
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET monitors the latest developments in the construction sector, particularly regarding worker health and safety, sustainability and equality. We are pleased to share the
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FASET CSCS cards – FREE transfers end tomorrow
The FASET CSCS card was launched on 1st February 2021 to all construction operatives who use temporary safety systems. For the last six months, everyone who works at height and uses equipment such as safety netting, edge protection., stair towers
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COVID-19 worker flowchart on when to self-isolate
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET monitors the latest developments in the construction sector, particularly regarding worker health and safety, sustainability and equality. We are pleased to share the
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Impact of Covid-19 on work under NEC4 Contracts Guidance
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET monitors the latest developments in the construction sector, particularly regarding worker health and safety, sustainability and equality. We are pleased to share the
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COVID-19 and the construction sector
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET monitors the latest developments in the construction sector, particularly regarding worker health and safety, sustainability and equality. It has been a week since
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CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT AVAILABILITY STATEMENT
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET monitors the latest developments in the construction sector, particularly regarding worker health and safety, sustainability and equality. The following statement is from John
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LEXiCON Methodology Consultation
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET monitors the latest developments in the construction sector, particularly regarding worker health and safety, sustainability and equality. We are pleased to issue the
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COVID-19 Site Operating Procedures ‘no longer current’
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET monitors the latest developments in the construction sector, particularly regarding worker health and safety, sustainability and equality. We are sharing the following statement
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Government confirms Roadmap will proceed on 19th July
Following final review of the data, the Prime Minister has confirmed that Step 4 of the Roadmap will proceed as planned on 19 July. On this date, most legal restrictions will end, removing social distancing and social contact restrictions and
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Construction output falls 0.8% in May
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET monitors the latest developments in the construction sector, particularly regarding worker health and safety, sustainability and equality. The Office for National Statistics has
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HSE releases annual workplace fatality figures for 2020/21
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET monitors the latest developments in the construction sector, particularly regarding worker health and safety, sustainability and equality. We are therefore sharing the following
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“Significant gap” in carbon understanding threatens net zero aspirations
74% of C-suite executives have an incomplete understanding of their company’s carbon footprint A third of C-suite executives have yet to appoint a head of sustainability (35%) or implement a green sourcing strategy (34%) 69% of C-suite executives said they
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Introduction of the Building Safety Bill
The Building Safety Bill was introduced to Parliament yesterday by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). The Building Safety Bill will implement recommendations made in Dame Judith Hackitt’s ‘Building a Safer Future’ report, which highlighted a need
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Brexit and the UK Adequacy Decision
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET monitors the latest developments in the construction sector, particularly regarding worker health and safety, sustainability and equality, environmental issues and the implications of
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Applications for the EU Settlement Scheme close today (30 June)
There is a pack for employers containing a range of resources that can be shared with employees to help them apply, which is hosted by Build UK – the leading representative organisation for the UK construction industry: https://builduk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/EU-Settlement-Scheme-Employers-Guide.pdf The EU
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Construction and flexible working
The effects of the pandemic have been far-reaching and it has prompted a lot of workplaces to look again at flexible working. FASET monitors the latest developments in the construction sector, particularly regarding worker health and safety, sustainability and equality.
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Britain builds back: Construction will need 216,800 new workers by 2025 to meet demand
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET monitors the latest developments in the construction sector, particularly regarding worker health and safety, sustainability and equality. Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has
Read MoreCommitment to achieving NetZero by 2050
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET monitors the latest developments in the construction sector, particularly regarding worker health and safety, sustainability and equality. We are therefore sharing the following
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CLC reminds businesses: Get Ready to Ensure Data Flows from the EU continue after 30 June 2021
Construction businesses are being encouraged by the CLC to ensure that they have adequate mitigation measures so that they may continue to transfer personal data between the EU and the UK after 30 June 2021 – whatever the case, the
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NHS Trust fined following failures to manage environmental risks
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET monitors the latest developments in the construction sector, particularly regarding worker health and safety, sustainability and equality. We are therefore sharing the following
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Delay to Roadmap out of Lockdown
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET monitors the latest developments in the construction sector, particularly regarding worker health and safety (and COVID), sustainability and equality. Earlier this week the
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‘No jab, no job’
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET monitors the latest developments in the construction sector, particularly regarding worker health and safety, sustainability and equality. We were interested to see that
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CONSTRUCTION OUTPUT FELL 2.0% IN APRIL 2021
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has reported that construction output fell 2.0% in April 2021 following a particularly strong increase in March (5.8%): output now stands above its pre-pandemic February level. New work continues to be subdued but the level
Read MoreCONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY REMAINS STEADY – MAY 2021
Build UK, the leading representative organisation for the UK construction industry, has released the latest information from the Builders’ Conference, which shows that the number of contracts awarded in May was above the monthly average for the last year, whilst
Read MoreCLC UPDATE ON BUILDING SAFETY
The Construction Leadership Council has issued a four-point bulletin on building safety. 1: Residential Property Developer Tax – Consultation opens Earlier this year the Government announced that it would introduce a new Residential Property Developer Tax as part of its Building Safety
Read MoreAPPG Report
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Working at Height was delighted to welcome Sarah Newton, chair of the HSE, and Dr Helen Bamforth, project director for the HSE’s Discovering Safety campaign, to its April meeting. This article was written
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UK & US COLLABORATE TO IMPROVE THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been announced between representatives for the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (U.S.) cementing a pledge to work together on the development of the US National Building Information Management (BIM) Program.
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FALL FROM HEIGHT LEADS TO FINE
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET monitors the latest developments in the construction sector, particularly regarding worker health and safety, sustainability and equality. We would like to share the
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LEARNING THE LESSONS FROM ACCIDENTS
We are pleased to share the following insight from Ray Cooke, Health and Safety Advisor for the No Falls Foundation. Ray spent 35 years with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and has a wealth of valuable experience to share
Read MoreCONSTRUCTION PRODUCT AVAILABILITY CONCERNS
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training – is sharing this story, which is likely to have an impact to a certain degree on most companies in the construction sector and its supply chain. A statement from John Newcomb, CEO
Read MoreWomen in construction offer perspective on markets in UK and Sweden
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET monitors the latest developments in the construction sector, particularly regarding worker health and safety, sustainability and equality. We are pleased to share the
Read MoreCONTRACTORS FINED AFTER WORKER INJURED BY DROPPED LOAD
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training – is the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry. We obsess on the safety of everyone in the construction and FM sectors and are keen
Read MoreCOVID spot checks and inspections on businesses continue as lockdown measures ease
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training – is the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry. We obsess on the safety of everyone in the construction and FM sectors and take a
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Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP’s Keynote Speech at UK Construction Week
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training – is the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry. We obsess on the safety of everyone in the construction and FM sectors and take a
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Workers left without edge protection on fifth floor roof
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training – is the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry. We obsess on the safety of everyone in the construction and FM sectors and take a
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Help Inside the Hard Hat
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is the only charity that provides emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to construction workers and their families – and has been doing so since 1956. The charity has launched its Help Inside the Hard
Read MoreHSE reports of custodial sentence for failure to report incident
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training – is the established trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry. As well as offering expert quality guidance and training to our members, we closely monitor
Read MoreCONSTRUCTION ON TRACK TO REACH ITS GREEN TARGETS
A report by the Climate Change Committee has set out a host of ambitious carbon reduction targets and points to where resources should be focused. In a bid to boost Britain’s sustainability credentials ahead of the COP26 conference in November
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The last year has presented some of the toughest challenges in a generation. The threat of COVID to our physical health and the toll on our mental health as a consequence of the adjustments we’ve all had to make have
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HSE publishes Annual Science Review: ‘COVID-19: Collaboration in a time of crisis’
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training – is the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry. We obsess on the safety of everyone in the construction and FM sectors and take a
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The future of tall buildings in question
Skyscrapers and tall buildings are a fundamental part of the construction sector and their increasing presence in cities is a reliable indicator of the health of the industry and the economy as a whole. Therefore, with the COVID-19 pandemic changing
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Announcing another new FASET member – welcome to LDS Hire & Sales Ltd
FASET is pleased to welcome LDS Hire & Sales Ltd. as its newest member. LDS Hire & Sales Ltd. was established in 2006, when its specialists designed, developed and manufactured its first metal system. Since then the company has gone
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National Decking Services Ltd .becomes FASET member
FASET is pleased to welcome National Decking Services Ltd. as its newest member. National Decking Services Ltd. specialises in metal decking and safety netting throughout the UK. All the company’s site teams are fully trained in all aspects of metal
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As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET is keen to circulate that the Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported an 84% increase in the number of ‘working at height’ breaches
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Revnet Safety Systems becomes FASET member
FASET is pleased to welcome Revnet Safety Systems as its newest member. Revnet Safety Systems, based in Howden in East Yorkshire, has a combined experience of over 50 years in the construction and civil engineering industry. Its mission is to
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CLC news release reveals backing of value toolkit
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET keeps up to date with the latest news within the construction industry – particularly regarding COVID, Brexit and sustainability. We are pleased to
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Double-digit growth forecast for this year but risks remain
As the trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, FASET keeps up to date with the latest news within the construction industry – particularly regarding COVID, Brexit and sustainability. We are pleased to
Read MoreMEWP accident highlights critical importance of training
It has been reported that a demolition has been fined £200,000 after the operator of a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) – or cherry picker – became trapped between the platform rail and the roof of an industrial shed. FASET
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FASET and SAEMA Manager Tony Seddon on becoming PASMA trained
An interview with Tony Seddon, Managing Director of FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training) by PASMA (Prefabricated Access Suppliers’ and Manufacturers’ Association) has given a refreshing insight into the approach taken to height safety – both from the beginner’s point
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HSE reports on fines for safety breaches
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a news item with details that the clients and principal contractor of a construction project have been sentenced following numerous serious health and safety failings. Basildon Crown Court heard how London and
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HSE advises employers to review stress in the workplace
A statement from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has urged employers to review the stress-causing factors in their workplaces and the work that their employees do. Stress, depression or anxiety account for 51% of all work-related ill health cases
Read MoreConstruction regrowth continues with 1.6% increase
Construction, as with the majority of sectors, has suffered a considerable decrease in activity since the advent of COVID-19 in March 2020. The adoption of stringent safety measures combined with sheer hard work throughout the industry saw an admirable recovery
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Safety net rescue – important change to FASET guidance
Following a request from a client to practice safety net rescues on their site using “live” nets, we have made a slight change to FASET Bulletin SN29 (Revision 2) Safety Net Rescue: DOWNLOAD. This change makes it clear that whilst FASET
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TG20:21 scaffolding software now on sale
The updated and expanded scaffolding compliance software from the National Access & Scaffolding Federation (NASC) is now on sale. TG20:21 builds on TG20:13, the NASC’s innovative, user-friendly and widely-adopted eGuide software, which enables users to produce a wide range of
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Construction Product Availability Statement
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training – has read with interest the statement issued this week about the availability of construction products, from prominent figures within the construction industry. Statement from John Newcomb, CEO Builders Merchants Federation and Peter
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Collaborative Reporting on Safer Structures
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training – is pleased to share this press release from the Construction Leadership Council (CLC). Following the tragedy at Grenfell and subsequent government review of Building Regulations led by Dame Judith Hackitt, a recommendation
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The Official HSE Health and Safety app for SMEs
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training – is pleased to share news of the release of a bespoke mobile app from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The new app is designed to help organisations understand the law, their
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Taking the lead on net zero training
It has been widely reported in the construction press that businesses need to step up their eco training to avoid placing the UK’s net zero targets in jeopardy. Reports by the CITB and the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)
Read MoreImproved Pre-Qualification System Goes Live
FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training) is pleased to share this press release from Build UK about how major contractors are now adopting the Common Assessment Standard. Build UK is the leading representative organisation for the UK construction industry. Bringing
Read MoreIntroducing a new and easy way to check you are using a FASET Member
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training – has introduced a Member Search Facility to allow principal contractors and other clients to quickly and easily check whether or not a company is a FASET member. Ensuring that the company you
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The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has set out its mid-term strategy. It includes one-year and three-year plans against its priority themes, focused particularly on building safety and the race to net zero carbon. The CLC’s three priorities are: Industry recovery
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Construction injury highlights importance of using certified systems
A recent accident has resulted in two construction companies being fined a total of £46,000 after a bricklayer was injured due to the failure of a working platform. The accident is extremely regrettable and FASET, as the established trade association
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Fire safety regulation breaches could lead to unlimited fines, according to new regulations
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training – is pleased to share this important story from the Safety and Health Practitioner. The Government has announced new regulations to boost building safety and £16 million for fire and rescue authorities. Unlimited
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CONSTRUCTION SECTOR BACKS CLC NATIONAL RETROFIT STRATEGY
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Testing – is pleased to share this ‘good news story’ from the Construction Leadership Council (CLC). 50 organisations including representatives of the energy and water sectors are backing the CLC National Retrofit Strategy which
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Temporary CSCS Cards Implemented for Lightning Conductor Engineers and Steeplejacks
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training – is pleased to share the following news story from the Access Industry Forum (AIF) on the implementation of temporary CSCS cards for lightning conductor engineers and steeplejacks. The Association of Technical Lightning
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Scaffolding eGuide to launch
FASET is pleased to report that the NASC’s eagerly-anticipated eGuide scaffolding compliance software update and expansion – TG20:21 – is due to go on sale from this month The NASC is the national trade body for access and scaffolding in
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Landmark construction skills plan backed by industry and government
FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training) is pleased to share this announcement from the Construction Leadership Council (CLC), which has published the first sector-wide skills plan for construction, developed by industry. The Industry Skills Plan for the UK Construction Sector 2021-25 sets
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GOVERNMENT BANKS ON INFRASTRUCTURE GROWTH
The government’s budget announcement confirmed plans for the setting up of a national infrastructure bank. While the establishment of a national infrastructure bank (NIB) is not necessarily news as it has been trailed for quite some time, it is expected
Read MoreThe construction sector’s response to the Prime Minister’s Net Zero challenge
The following press release was issued by Andy Mitchell, Co-chair of the Construction Leadership Council. FASET is pleased to share this important message which affects everyone within the construction industry. The construction industry must come to terms with the impact
Read MoreWhat Budget 2021 means for construction
Speaking in the House of Commons this afternoon chancellor Rishi Sunak made several announcements that are sure to impact construction. A summary is included below. COVID-19 job support Sunak confirmed the furlough scheme will be extended until the end of
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Minister’s open letter reminds construction sector to follow COVID-19 guidance
Scotland’s housing minister has written an open letter to the construction industry to thank them for their hard work, and for complying with the lockdown restrictions. Nicola Sturgeon’s plan will see Scotland ease restrictions every three weeks until April 26
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100th FASET CSCS card issued
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training – is proud to announce it has just issued its 100th FASET CSCS card. The new FASET CSCS card was launched on 1st February 2021. As a result of a collaboration between FASET
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COVID update – news on roadmap
Many people will have seen the prime minister’s announcement on the roadmap for easing lockdown restrictions on 22nd February, but we’re pleased to share the following summary which has implications for everyone. The Prime Minister delivered a statement in the
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PASMA releases free guidance on new scaffold tower standard
With changes to BS EN 1004 taking full effect later this year, PASMA is urging all businesses using mobile access towers to use the transition period wisely. FASET – as the established trade association and training body for the safety
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Tragic accident highlights vital important of safety systems
The following story of the tragic death of a roofer in Kirkdale, Liverpool, is particularly sad as it could so easily have been prevented through the use of a temporary safety system. Liverpool Crown Court heard how on 22nd May
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Welcoming the Expansion of the Building Safety Fund
FASET exists to support the construction industry via expert quality guidance, dedicated working at height training and exclusive membership benefit schemes all with the intention of promoting a safer way of working. It is vital that buildings are safe and
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Study reveals significant confusion over COVID-19 liabilities
FASET endeavours to keep its members up to date with the latest developments in the construction industry, including those regarding COVID-19. Research from quantity surveying firm Turner & Townsend claims that one in three construction contracts are not fit to
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NASC members to give 290+ young people a start in scaffolding
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training – is pleased to share the following story, originally shown in the news section of the Access Industry Forum website. National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) members will provide more than 290 young
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Global BIM Summit – 17 March 2021
Building on a foundation of successful collaborations between governments, and regional public sector communities, the Centre for Digital Built Britain (Cdbb) is taking the next step together to form a Global BIM Network for the public sector. To launch the
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Charity publishes support pack for workers who fall from height
At FASET our aim is to reduce and ultimately eliminate accidents that result from working at height. We co-operate with other organisations, specialist bodies and institutions involved in the provision and maintenance of façade access systems and equipment. They include Build
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FASET welcomes two new members
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training – is delighted to welcome two new member organisations. JMAC Safety Systems Ltd (https://www.jmacsafetysystems.co.uk/) specialises in platform decking, while Spectra Asset Integrity Management Ltd (https://www.spectrainspection.com/) is a specialist provider of safety netting. Like
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FASET CSCS Card – Now Live
FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training) has teamed up with CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme), the leading card scheme for the UK construction industry. This means FASET now issues cards which display the CSCS logo, for the safety netting and
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Recovery continues for manufacturers despite increased concern over material and component supply
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training – is pleased to share the following story on the continued recovery in construction sales. Data from the Construction Product Association (CPA) suggests construction product manufacturers reported a second quarterly increase in sales
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FASET welcomes new member i.Scaff
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training – is delighted to welcome a new member organisation – i.Scaff. i.Scaff provides scaffolding, safety netting and access solutions in Wantage, Oxfordshire. With the strapline “Big enough to cope, small enough to care,”
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FASET-CSCS Partnership Offers Benefits for At-Height Workers
FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training) has teamed up with CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme), the leading card scheme for the UK construction industry. This means FASET now issues cards which display the CSCS logo, for the safety netting and
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SITE ACCIDENT HIGHLIGHTS CRUCIAL IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY MEASURES
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training – as the established trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry, is keen to share the following report of an accident that occurred on site due
Read MoreAct now on safety or face shutdown, says BESA
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training – is pleased to share the following content from Heating & Ventilation Review. FASET is the established trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry. FASET has
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Letter issued to the construction industry regarding lockdown
Andy Mitchell CBE, Chief Executive Officer of Tideway and Council Co-Chair of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC), has written to the construction industry regarding the recent lockdown. Mr Mtchell’s letter referenced the letter sent by the Right Honourable Kwasi Kwarteng
Read MoreFASTER HOUSE-BUILDING BOOSTS UK CONSTRUCTION GROWTH IN DECEMBER
FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training), as the established trade association and training body for this industry sector, is keen to share the latest positive news from Builders Merchants Journal on the house building sector. While the UK is currently
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Construction industry upbeat about EU trading deal
FASET exists to promote safe working at height in the construction industry through quality training and guidance. Monitoring the latest news that affect companies and individuals is something we do in our own news section. The construction sector is getting
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Construction to continue throughout third lockdown
Construction sites can stay open as and continue to operate during the latest lockdown. The prime minister’s announcement on 4th January 2020 informed the nation that there will be a lockdown until mid-February. It will be similar in nature to
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Trade Credit Insurance Reinsurance Scheme extended and guidance updated
The Construction Leadership Council guidance on trade credit insurance during COVID-19 has been updated to reflect the latest reinsurance scheme information. The Scheme has been extended by 6 months to 30 June 2021 and approved under relevant state aid rules.
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EU Exit Business Readiness: Final Checklist
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has published a final checklist for construction businesses ahead of the end of the transition period within the EU. This one page checklist summarises the key changes that UK construction businesses will face at the
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The importance of safety nets when working at height
In the construction industry, employers have a duty to ensure their teams are safe on site and that safety measures are ALWAYS in place before undertaking work at height. FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training – is the established
Read MoreSixth carbon budget published by Climate on Committee Change
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training – is the established trade association and training body for the safety netting and temporary safety systems industry. FASET has long been a foundation in supporting its members with expert quality guidance, dedicated
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Brexit uncertainty frustrates Construction
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training – has keenly followed developments regarding both the coronavirus pandemic and how it impacts the construction sector, as well as Brexit and how decisions from the negotiating table will affect construction now and
Read MoreONS reports rise in construction output
Construction output saw a monthly increase of 1% in October, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This is due to increases in both new workup (+0.3%) and repair and maintenance (+2.3%). The data shows that this is the
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Construction Playbook launched to bring together best practice
Construction Leadership Council (CLC), in collaboration with the Cabinet Office and Infrastructure & Projects Authority, and with input from across the public sector, has developed and published the Construction Playbook. As the description on gov.uk says, the Construction Playbook captures
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Construction sector grows at fastest rate for six years
FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training) exists to promote safety and best practice within the at-height sector for operatives using safety netting, stair towers and other safety equipment. It is vital to the construction supply chain, which is why we
Read MoreNFB’s Decarbonisation Initiative
The National Federation of Builders’ (NFB) Major Contractors Group (MCG) is arming the construction industry with practical tools for main contractors to start or accelerate their journey towards achieving net zero carbon with a new decarbonisation handbook. Launched by Mark
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A life shattered by a fall from height
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Testing – exists to offer a foundation of support for its members with expert guidance, dedicated working at height training and exclusive membership benefit schemes for all, with the intention of promoting a safer
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HSE releases 2019/20 UK accident statistics
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released the latest statistics (2019/20) relating to workplace accidents. The HSE is a UK government agency responsible for the encouragement, regulation and enforcement of workplace health, safety and welfare, and for research into occupational risks in Great Britain.
Read MoreAnnouncements provide indication on zero carbon effect on FM
This week has seen a number of government announcements confirming its commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Included within these have been its 10-point plan, confirming investment and the main areas of concentration, providing more clarity and
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Plans revealed for new autism-friendly housing development in Gateshead
FASET – Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Testing – is delighted to share this news story from Bdaily, which demonstrates real progress in the way the construction industry is now directly catering for people with particular health requirements. A North East
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ACE resource on coronavirus
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has produced an online resource to ensure its members stay up to date with the latest information regarding the coronavirus. ACE champions infrastructure to government and other stakeholders, representing the views of around
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Business secretary says thank you to all construction workers
Business secretary Alok Sharma has written an open letter addressed “to everyone working in the construction sector” to express his gratitude for the work being done. “Thank you to everyone operating in the UK construction sector,” he writes. “You are
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FASET delivers first industry webinar on platform decking
On 4th November, Tony Seddon, Managing Director of FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training) delivered a webinar to give industry practitioners a comprehensive overview of platform decking, including the benefits, the do’s and don’ts and introduce FASET’s supply partners of
Read MoreThe latest advice on self-employment income support and self-isolation
Following the announcement of the new national restrictions in place from 5th November 2020 regarding COVID-19, Build UK has issued a flowchart showing what to do if a worker has contracted the virus or has to self-isolate. The flowchart can
Read MoreLONDON BOROUGHS SEEK SUPPORT FOR GREEN RETROFIT WORK
London boroughs have identified 375 shovel-ready projects, representing a £1.35bn pipeline of work – including the retrofitting of 18 large public buildings, 29 schools and thousands of homes across the capital. The councils have found £950m for the work but
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CONSTRUCTION AIMS TO MAKE WORKING CONDITIONS AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE DURING SECOND LOCKDOWN
Feedback on how to keep construction sites going safely on the eve of England’s second national lockdown on Thursday is being called for by the Construction Leadership Council, CLC. In a public letter, it flagged up its guidance on safe operation
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Number of new homes registered this year so far ‘is down by 30%’
Much has been made of the downturn in new build after the start of the coronavirus pandemic in late March. There are very few industry sectors that haven’t been severely affected – travel and tourism and catering, for example, have
Read MoreCOVID-19 has made workplace sustainability goals clearer
The coronavirus pandemic has made 2020 one of the most memorable years for all the wrong reasons – or nearly all. The death toll both in the west and in developing countries has been terrifying, with the elderly and those
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More women building careers in construction during COVID-19
Women looking for work during the coronavirus pandemic have told how a training programme has helped them secure new careers in the construction industry. Fifteen women have been trained by Capital City College Training (CCCT) and have been undertaking work
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Job applications in the construction sector grow by 44.5% in Q3 as end of Job Retention Scheme looms
According to the latest quarterly job market report from CV-Library, job applications in the construction sector grew by 44.5% in Q3 2020 and by 21.2% year-on-year. The report looks at job market data throughout Q3 2020 and compares this with findings from the previous
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RIBA publishes results of COVID-19 student survey
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published findings of its COVID-19 student survey, focusing on how architecture students have been affected by the pandemic. Architects are, of course, absolutely crucial in the construction supply chain, which is why
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No Falls Foundation appoints its first Health and Safety Advisor
Following his retirement from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) at the end of September, Ray Cooke has kindly agreed to lend his invaluable and extensive experience to the No Falls Foundation, serving as its Health and Safety Advisor. The
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Construction workers’ wages hit hardest during pandemic
Figures just released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that the wages of construction workers have fallen more than in any other sector of the economy. The coronavirus has devastated economic output throughout the world, with many sectors
Read MoreUK concrete and cement sector sets out net zero roadmap
The UK concrete and cement industry has launched a roadmap to become net negative by 2050, removing more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than it emits each year. UK Concrete, part of the Mineral Products Association (MPA), has identified that
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Promoting mental health in construction
The importance of sustaining the workforce, making sure there is a constant stream of upcoming skilled talent, is well-documented in the construction industry. It is pleasing to see that a growing number of organisations believe that hand in hand with
Read MoreCautious welcome for September’s construction boost
As we reach the latter stages of arguably the most turbulent year in living memory, construction industry leaders have cautiously welcomed the quickest rise in new business since lockdown. However, fears linger that construction is currently in the ‘calm before
Read MoreScotland publishes construction recovery plan
Scotland’s Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has published a plan aimed at steering the sector’s recovery from the impact of Covid-19. The plan focuses on the joint action required between the industry and the public sector to respond to the pandemic.
Read MoreHealth and Safety Executive (HSE) cracks down on dust
Health and safety inspectors across Great Britain will be targeting construction firms to check that their health standards are up to scratch during a month-long inspection initiative, starting on Monday 5 October 2020. This is the fourth health-focused initiative of
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Government Announces £3bn Plan to Upgrade Buildings
Homeowners can sign up for big savings on upgrades to their homes under the government’s £2 billion Green Homes Grant, with an additional £1 billion announced to improve the energy efficiency of publicly owned buildings. The Green Homes Grant scheme
Read MoreCLC: Industry must lead the way in take-up of NHS COVID-19 App
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has reported that industry leaders have urged businesses of all sizes in UK construction to lead the way in ensuring the widest possible uptake of the NHS COVID-19 app, which launched in England and Wales
Read MoreJenrick announces next steps to put beauty and design at heart of planning system
It was announced on Tuesday 22nd September that Nicholas Boys Smith has been appointed to establish a new design body, tasked with driving up design standards. He will lead an expert group advising the government on how to embed beauty
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Construction furlough figures revealed
New data released by HMRC and reported in a number of publications has revealed that construction industry companies claiming through the government’s job retention scheme reached £3.2bn at the end of July. This puts construction firms behind only the retail,
Read More2,000 residential buildings still awaiting safe cladding
The Grenfell disaster in 2017 was a tragedy that rightly prompted a greater emphasis on fire safety in buildings over a certain height. While there has been good progress in the public sector to replace dangerous cladding, many more “at
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New talent retention scheme for construction industry
The Construction Leadership Council has launched the Talent Retention Scheme (CLC TRS) to keep essential talent within the UK Construction industry. Sustainability of skilled personnel is one of the biggest issues facing the construction industry, and one which FASET is
Read MoreDraft Building Safety Bill Update
The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) is formulating its response to the draft Building Safety Bill, including a submission to the parliamentary pre-legislative inquiry on the Bill. FASET, Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training, has observed this development with interest. FASET has
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Re-evaluating training and certification for the “new normal”
FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training) has long been a foundation in supporting its members with expert quality guidance, dedicated training and exclusive membership benefit schemes all with the intention of promoting a safer way of working. We strive to
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FASET retains SSiP Registered Member status
FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training) is delighted and proud to have passed its audit and retained its SSiP Registered Member status. SSiP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) was founded in May 2009 following the government report on accelerating the SME
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Government campaign to encourage a return to the office
The Transport Minister has told a London radio station that: “Our central message is pretty straightforward: we are saying to people it is now safe to return to work.” Grant Shapps, in an interview with LBC radio, revealed that the
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UK Construction buoyed by third-quarter growth
The UK is reportedly on track for a record economic resurgence during the third quarter of the year, with the construction industry continuing to enjoy an impressive period of growth. City of London economists have predicted a 14.3% rise in GDP
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Debate over wearing face masks on site continues
The coronavirus pandemic has raised all kinds of new health and safety concerns and a raft of new guidance measures for organisations in all sectors. In the construction and FM sectors, where the vast majority of work is carried out
Read MorePlanning reforms to help government’s “build, build, build” campaign
FASET, as the construction industry’s not-for-profit organisation providing quality guidance and training amongst workers, has noted with interest the wholesale reform of the planning system in England announced by the Government. The planning system has been described as being prone
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Help for apprentices – the lifeblood of the industry
The construction industry needs a constant flow of new skilled workers coming through in order to meet demand and be sustainable. Therefore, the following announcement from the government is very welcome. In addition to the funding of £1,000 already available
Read MoreGreen Homes Grants – green shoots of recovery?
The UK is now officially in a recession, with some speculating it could be the deepest for many years. The government’s commitment to “Build build build” offers some relief and hope for the construction and FM sectors and the Construction
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Construction contracting update
Secretary of State for Housing Robert Jenrick announced major changes to the planning system in an article for The Telegraph recently. The reforms will introduce simpler and faster processes to deliver the homes and places needed in areas designated for
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Further easing of COVID-19 restrictions good news for employers
The latest government update on the easing of lockdown restrictions in England, issued on 31st July and following a rise in the number of coronavirus cases, includes the following: whilst there are local restrictions on household contact in certain areas,
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Affordable Homes Scheme Will Support Construction Sector
The Affordable Homes Guarantee Scheme 2020, approximated at £3 billion, will increase investment in providers of affordable housing and support the delivery of a significant number of new affordable homes. The contract for a delivery partner to operate the scheme
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Executive summary of the NICPP 2020/21 published
Build UK has published an executive summary of the National Infrastructure and Construction Procurement Pipeline 2020/21 to help the industry understand recent Government announcements on the delivery of £37 billion of economic and social infrastructure projects. Build UK is a
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FASET plans to secure worker safety for the new ‘workspace’
FASET plans to secure worker safety for the new ‘workspace’ With a mass shift to remote working since late March 2020, a number of FM experts and commentators are speculating that COVID-19 will bring an end to the office as
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Scotland moves to Phase 4 of Construction Restart Plan
Scotland moves to Phase 4 of Construction Restart Plan Construction sites in Scotland have been given the go ahead to progress to Phase 4 of the Construction Restart Plan, with physical distancing being maintained or controlled close working with PPE.
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CSCS introduces Prepaid Accounts Facility
CSCS introduces Prepaid Accounts Facility The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has launched a new Prepaid Accounts facility. Prepaid Accounts can be loaded with credit and then used to pay for CSCS card applications. This means that CSCS card applications
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“The biggest challenge to building safety for 40 years”
The government has finished drafting the Building Safety Bill, which it describes as containing the biggest changes to building safety for 40 years. The draft bill brings in new regulations in the wake of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire and
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CLC issues three new guidance documents for construction companies
CLC issues three new guidance documents for construction companies The Construction Leadership council (CLC) has published three new guidance documents to help companies in the construction sector to manage the impact of COVID-19 on their business. The first of these,
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New Government guidance on Apprenticeships
New government guidance on apprenticeships Apprenticeships are the lifeblood of the construction industry and it is vital that the next generation of workers has access to the latest skills, training and guidance to ensure they can perform all disciplines of
Read MoreGovernment publication indicates commitment to ‘Build Build Build’
Build, build, build Following the publication of the National Infrastructure and Construction Procurement Pipeline 2020/21, the government appears to have made a solid commitment to ‘Build Build Build’. This is obviously welcome news for the construction industry and supply chain,
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“Be Safe, Don’t Fall, Stay Alive”
“Be Safe, Don’t Fall, Stay Alive” The No Falls Foundation – the UK’s only charity devoted exclusively to the work at height sector – has launched a new initiative called ‘Be Safe, Don’t Fall, Stay Alive’. Despite the pressures to
Read MoreThe HSE announces a fall in working at height fatalities
Last week, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) released its ‘Workplace Fatal Injuries in Great Britain 2020’ annual statistics. Headline figures from the report are: 111 workers were killed in 2019/20 RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)
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The government announces new plans to get Britain building again
Measures to help the construction industry to boost building and return to work safely are being introduced this week (commencing 22nd June). The announcement from Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick MP stated that planning permission deadlines will be extended, planning appeals
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Easing of guidelines good news for safety systems industry
On 23rd June, Prime Minister Boris Johnson described Britain’s “long hibernation period” as edging towards its end. He was, of course, referring to the gradual relaxing of guidelines for living with the coronavirus over the last few weeks and in
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: a guide
The government has announced that from 1st July 2020, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is changing. The new document is available here: Claim for your employees’ wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: a step by step guide for employers
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