The latest news from Bridge the Gap Safety
Residential tower under construction in Staines was caused by welding work
A major fire that broke at a residential tower under construction in Staines was caused by welding work, the developer has confirmed. Carrying out hot work activities safely is [...]
Do you need assistance with your CPPs?
Any construction project is required by law to demonstrate meticulous planning and a commitment to safety management. At the heart of this is often the construction phase plan (CPP). [...]
Farming is the most dangerous profession in the UK
Farming is the most dangerous profession in the UK, according to new figures from the Health and Safety Executive. While agriculture only accounts for 1% of the working population, [...]
Bridge The Gap take part in RBLI Ride with a Veteran Campaign!
Last week I had the pleasure of taking part in the RBLI Ride With A Veteran Campaign! 🚲 The Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) hosted a ride to the [...]
Fire investigators looking at a fire at block of flats in Woolwich
Fire investigators have begun work to determine the cause of a fire that broke out at a block of flats in North Woolwich on 27 June 2024, in which five [...]
World Wellbeing Week
Monday 24th - Sunday 30th June 2024 marks this year’s World Wellbeing Week. Maintaining mental wellbeing at work is crucial for productivity and overall happiness. Here are five tips [...]
Fire risk assessments in the hospitality businesses are legally obligated to be carried out on a regular basis
Fire risk assessments are mandated by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, The Fire Safety Act 2021 & Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. This process is crucial to [...]
The HSE reported that over 5,000 people injured at work last year
The HSE reported that more than 5,000 people in Great Britain were injured at work in 2022/23 due to a fall from height. Forty people also lost their lives. These [...]
Risk assessments for managing pregnancy and maternity at work
By law, you must have a general health and safety risk assessment for all employees. This includes considering specific risks for employees of a childbearing age, for example those who [...]
Stress Awareness Month
The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) Working Minds campaign has called on employers to support workers mental health during Stress Awareness Month. They have shared their 5 steps to tackle [...]
Bridge the Gap Safety are proudly sponsoring the RBLI ride With A Veteran Campaign!
We are sponsoring RBLI (Royal British Legion Industries) Ride With A Veteran Campaign! 🚲 The RBLI will be hosting a ride to the Menin Gate! Having served in the [...]
Bridge the Gap Safety are now members of the The Fire Protection Association(FPA)
What does this mean? The FPA are the UK’s leading fire safety organisation, committed to setting the highest industry standards. This means that Bridge the Gap Safety now have [...]
Am I liable if my business does not follow health and safety rules
As a business owner, you are typically responsible for ensuring that your business complies with health and safety regulations. If your business fails to follow these rules and someone [...]
HSE to lead investigation into death of Michael Jones
The investigation into the death of Michael Jones at Bramley Moore is now being led by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Michael, who was 26, was killed while working [...]
Workplace health will help deliver economic growth
The Office for National Statistics announced this month there are now 2.8 million people in the UK who are classified as not looking for work due to health issues. This [...]
Huge step towards inclusive PPE as industry body promises to ensure provision
The construction industry has seen a huge boost to efforts to get properly fitted inclusive PPE for women. Accreditation group the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has pledged to mandate the [...]
Nothing in place to prevent entry into danger zone worker struck on head and killed by 16-tonne excavator
A construction company has been prosecuted for health and safety failings after a worker was struck on the head and killed by a 16-tonne excavator. Dean Myers who worked for [...]
HSE launches manufacturing inspection initiative focusing on respiratory risks from silica
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors have begun a targeted inspection initiative focusing on manufacturing businesses where materials that contain silica are used. This will include brick and tile manufacturers and foundries. Exposure to [...]
Bridge the Gap Safety will be at Kent Construction Expo on 5th October 2023
Running for well over 10 years, Kent Construction EXPO is the largest gathering of construction industry professionals, contractors and suppliers in the South East. Produced by the Kent Invicta [...]
Work fatalities rise “a sobering reminder” of cost of health and safety failure
A ten per cent increase in the number of people killed at work highlights the need to bolster health and safety standards in Britain’s workplaces. As new figures published [...]
