Annual Buildhealth IOSH conference 2018
Andrew Cooke- Graham construction
Inspections challenge construction sites to ‘Think Health’
INDG296(rev2) – Hand-arm vibration: A guide for employe
Let’s Talk Health
During w/c 18th October BuildHealth in association with IOSH is hosting a “Let’s Talk Health“ week. The aim of the week is to refocus on key areas of occupational health within the construction industry. Each day during the week we would encourage sites to stop work for a short period of time (approximately 15 minutes)…
Smoking Cessation
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Congratulations Portview
Portview Celebrates Major Safety Milestone with 2 Million Hours Worked RIDDOR free Leading fit-out specialist, Portview, has achieved another major milestone in the company’s history by exceeding over two million work hours without a reportable RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences) injury. Despite working in a high-risk industry such as construction, Portview has…
Date for your Diary
BuildHealth and IOSH joint annual conference has been confirmed for Tuesday 15th October from 8.30 to 13.00 in the Hilton Hotel Templepatrick Key note speaker is Professor Alistair Gibb head of construction and engineering management at Loughborough University. Alistair has been involved in many occupational health research projects. Other speakers include David Lowry, Translink and…
Congratulations to Henry Brothers Ltd
Henry Brothers Ltd as Design and Build contractor for the Davis House Project (HMP Maghaberry) for the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) and Construction & Procurement Delivery (CPD) have won the “Risk -reduction through design “ Award for 2018 sponsored by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human…
Congratulations to Farrans Construction
Arts Care and Farrans construction were winners of the Cultural Social Responsibility Award at the Allianz Arts & Business NI Awards 2019. Arts Care and Farrans Construction have delivered a unique concept which has made a real difference to mental health and wellbeing on a healthcare construction site. CSR Award for Farrans
BuildHealth Seminar 4th April 2019
BuildHealth is running a free workshop on managing asbestos and dust on site. The talks will provide attendees with practical advice on how to implement controls to improve occupational health on site. There will be a demonstration on face fit testing. The workshop is suitable for site supervisors, foremen and others in control of construction…
Jim Leitch
Jim Leitch has retired from Northstone and as he has been a member of BuildHealth since its commencement in 2007, members celebrated Jims commitment and contribution to improving Occupation Health in the construction industry over the years. Although Jim has retired he will continue to be an important part of BuildHealth, he has agreed to…
New BuildHealth Members 2018
Three new companies joined BuildHealth in 2018, BSG Civil Engineering Ltd, McQuillan Companies and Wills Bros. Representatives from each company signed the statement of commitment, endeavouring to improve the health of the workforce in the Northern Ireland Construction Industry. Vlad Guerra Wills Bros, Paul Brogan McQuillan Companies, Gareth O’Kane BSG Civil Engineering Ltd.…
Accident Investigation and Claims Defensibility documentation
https://www.nisg.org.uk/accident-investigation-and-claims-defensibility-documentation
Managing Work Related Stress workshop
https://www.hseni.gov.uk/articles/health-and-safety-events
On Site Doctors
https://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/are-office-doctors-the-new-golden-trend-in-employee-benefits-253925.aspx
Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace
http://nics.intranet.nigov.net/nics/news/mental-wellbeing-workplace#toc-1
MSDs presentation by Susan Spence Occupational Health Professional HSENI
Presentation on MSDs by Susan Spence Occupational Health Professional HSENI
Mental Health Awareness Week 2018
Monday 14 May marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week. Led by the Mental Health Foundation, the focus of this year’s campaign is stress. Research shows that two thirds of us experience a mental health problem in our lifetimes, and that stress is a key factor in this. This is particularly true of the…
Asbestos Essentials
This third edition has been updated in line with changes to the Asbestos Regulations. Asbestos essentials
CCHRC
Certificate in Controlling Health Risks Construction (CCHRC) course took place in CITB on Thursday 7th December 2017. The course was delivered by Cosaint Training located at CITB. 15 BuildHealth members attended the one day course which is the only course of its kind being offered in Ireland. BuildHealth and CITB jointly organised CCHRC for BH members and…
Annual BuildHealth/IOSH Conference 18th October 2017
10th Annual BuildHealth conference – 18th October 2017 LET’S GET INDUSTRY TALKING ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH EVENT PROGRAMME 8.30 -9.00 Registration, Tea/Coffee: 9.00 -9.10 Introduction. (David Lowry – BH Chair) 9.10 -9.40 10th Anniversary of BuildHealth 9.40-10.00 Recognising early symptoms and rehabilitation – (John Foster – Inspire) 10.00-10.30 Own Story – The Red…
IOSH: Working together to beat occupational cancer
Today, IOSH is launching a major new campaign called No Time To Lose. The campaign aims to raise awareness about an issue which many people don’t know about – and that’s how much damage work–based carcinogens can cause. In the UK alone, almost 14,000 new cases of cancer caused by work are registered each year.…
HSE Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Webpages – revised and updated
HSE Local Exhaust Ventilation Webages have been revised and updated. New FAQ’s, case studies and resources have been added including a clip detailing what LEV is. Visit the revised LEV Website that also has an LEV calculator and training information.
New Occupational Disease Webpages Launched on HSE Website
Occupational disease is a big issue – a life-altering experience for some, a life-ending illness for others. HSE have launched new webpages to help create healthier and efficient workplaces. These pages include sections on occupational cancers and respiritory diseases. More information can be found on HSE’s Occupational Disease Webpages. More information on health topics specific…
Improving health on road work sites in Northern Ireland through BuildHealth NI
Principal Contractor Lagan Ferrovial Costain (LFC) has nominated the Transport NI A8 Belfast to Larne dualling project as a BuildHealth Champion Site. BuildHealth, a health initiative developed by the Northern Ireland (NI) construction industry, is spearheaded by construction companies with support from the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI), employer organisations and trade…
Health and Safety Works NI available to help small businesses
About Health and Safety Works NI Health and Safety Works NI, HSWNI, is the small business advisory service of the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland. Our aim is help small businesses manage workplace health and safety by providing a free and confidential service, offering practical advice from a reliable and trusted source…
Design Beyond Construction Seminar – 12 March 2014
12 March 2014 1:00 pm Location: University of Ulster, Jordanstown Campus HSENI and ICE Expert Health & Safety Panel invite you to a seminar which will provide essential information for Designers, CDM-C and Contractors in the health and safety issues in Design, Build, Finance and Operate projects. The seminar will outline the roles and responsibilities…
Mesothelioma victims compensation
News Article from the Safety and Health Practitioner The official magazine of IOSH Mesothelioma victims entitled to £123,000, DWP announces Thousands of sufferers of mesothelioma will be able to claim an average of £123,000 in compensation, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced The Government has increased this from the initial £115,000 that…
HSE publish a research report into the effectiveness of retrofitting anti vibration devices
available to download free
Free health and safety workshops for the construction industry
Free health and safety workshops for the construction industry
Article about the dangers and control of silica dust
Check out the ‘dusts’ page for the HSENI article on silica dust
Asbestos Risk Facing Installers of security and fire alarm systems
The recent article by the IFSEC Global the International Fire and Security industries forum has highlighted the Risk of installers of Fire and security systems to Asbestos. The article relates how installers had been informed that a building was free from asbestos, but it wasn’t true. Click to access the full article: Asbestos Risk Facing…
November 2013 is Northern Irelands first Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month
November 2013 is Northern Ireland’s first Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month. What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas that has no smell, colour or taste. CO can be released by any appliance that burns oil, solid fuel, wood or gas, including boilers, if they are not properly installed and maintained. When you…
Hidden Killers Seminar
The 2013 BuildHealth Seminar, “Hidden Killers” was held at Greenmount Campus on the 16th October. The seminar was well supported by with 98 Attendee’s representing 55 Local Companies. The increased attendance from last year’s seminar, demonstrates the commitment of the Construction industry to Healh Management within their activities. Upon arrival attendees had the opeprtunity to…
BuildHealth Seminar Health Initiative Posters
The 2013 BuildHealth Seminar, âHidden Killersâ provided attendees and opportunity to review the Health initiatives that the participating companies are implementing on site. These included: Drug and Alcohol testing – Lagan Ferrovial Costain  Elimination of Hand Arm Vibration risks – Graham On site Health initiatives – Lagan Ferrovial Costain Asbestos Awareness Programme â H&J Martin…
Departure of Dr Delia Skan & Mr Ken Logan, founding members of Buildhealth Initiative.
The Buildhealth steering committee would like to express our great appreciation and thanks to both Dr Delia Skan & Mr Ken Logan for their devotion and tireless efforts to promote and improve health in the construction industry within Northern Ireland. Dr Skan has recently retired from HSENI and Mr Logan has moved from the construction group…
BuildHealth SUB CONTRACTORS AWARD 2013
The Subcontractors’ Award is to recognise exemplary practice in the management of occupational health risks by subcontractors amongst their employees under the BuildHealth Initiative. NOMINATIONS Each member company represented on the BuildHealth Steering Committee is invited to nominate one subcontractor who has been exemplary in managing occupational health risks amongst its employees on a…
Buildhealth Seminar – “Hidden Killers” 16th October –
The 2013 Buildhealth Seminar is scheduled for the afternoon of the 16th October and is to be held at Greenmount College, Antrim. HSENI and the Buildhealth Steering Committee invite you to a seminar which will provide essential information on a range of health risks in the construction industry. Program of Topics: Construction Dusts: much more than…
Health Surveillance guidance by HSE
Health Surveillance allows for early identification of ill health and helps identify any corrective action needed. Health Surveillance may be required by law if your employees are exposed to noise or vibration, solvents, fumes, dusts, biological agents and other substances hazardous to health, or work in compressed air. HSE – health-surveillance-cycle The HSE has smoking…
Safety & Health Expo – 14-16 May 2013 NEC Birmingham
The 2013 Safety & Health Expo, NEC Birmingham, 14th to 16th May. Click HERE to register. Of particular interest to the BuildHealthNi is the Health & Wellbeing Theatre which focuses on addressing issues around boosting productivity within the workplace through a variety of initiatives, including stress management, ergonomics, behavioral safety, equality and diversity. Over the course…
Budget 2013: Tax relief to incentivise workplace health interventions
An article In the May edition of the Safety & Health Practitioner Magazine outlines the proposed Tax relief to incentivise workplace health interventions identified in the 2013 Budget. Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that Employers will be able to access tax relief for health-related interventions recommended by its planned health and work assessment and advisory…
Medical Considerations – Rider-operated lift trucks
In March 2013 the Health and Safety Executive Published “Approved Code of Practice and guidance for Rider-operated lift trucks. ACOP – Rider-operated lift trucks – Download a free copy This revised edition of L117 is aimed at employers and those responsible for the safe operation of lift trucks, as well as those in control of…
HSE Publish New Guidance – “Control of exposure to silica dust”
In March 2013, the Health and Safety Executive published the “Control of exposure to silica dust” leaflet. This explains what employers and employees should do to prevent lung disease caused by exposure to silica at work. Silica is a natural substance found in most rocks, sand and clay and in products such as bricks and concrete.…
Cancer Focus ManAlive Conference – The Male Journey through the Cancer Experience
“Every year about 4,000 Northern Ireland men are newly diagnosed with cancer and around 2,100 die from the disease. This year the Cancer Focus ManAlive Conference will take place on: Date: Wednesday 5th June 2013 Time: 9.30am – 4pm Venue: Adair Suite, Glenavon Hotel, Cookstown This Conference will focus on the Male Journey…
The Asbestos Pledge NI
The Asbestos Pledge NI is a collaborative initiative between HSENI and training providers which aims to deliver free asbestos awareness training. The initiative is targeting tradesmen who can access the training on a “first come- first served” basis. It will run from January 2013 through to March 2013. The main asbestos-related diseases are mesothelioma, asbestosis…
BuildHealth Seminar 3rd October 2012
A BuildHealth Seminar will be held at University of Ulster at Jordanstown commencing at 1.00pm. The Seminar Programme is as detailed below: This event is ideally suited to directors, project managers, health and safety professionals, client bodies and designers who wish to learn more about best practice in managing occupational health and promoting better health…
BuildHealth Sub Contractors Award Scheme 2012
The BuildHealth Steering Committee have launched the inaugural Sub Contractors Award Scheme to recognise exemplary performance by sub contractors in the management of health risks on construction sites across Northern Ireland. Each member company participating in the BuildHealth Initiative has been invited to nominate one sub contractor for an award. The award criteria are as…
Smoking Cessation Scheme
As part of the GRAHAM drive to encourage employees to improve their Health and Well being, eight individuals are currently participating in a smoking cessation programme at the GRAHAM Translink site. This is being supported by the Ulster Cancer Foundation’s ‘Stop Smoking Support Service’. Recognising that there is a higher incidence of smokers in the…
