Working Group 8 published the competence requirements for Dame Judith’s concept of a ‘Building Safety Manager’ (BSM) in October 2020, in their report Safer People, Safer Homes. This work was recently releasedRead More…
People who use emollients and smoke are at greater risk of setting themselves on fire, due to the flammable residue that may be left on clothes, bandages and bedding, warns the NationalRead More…
Today we have launched a document that explains the competence framework as set out in the Safer People, Safer Homes Working Group 8 Report produced by industry. Collectively through Working Group 8Read More…
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced the appointment of a Chief Inspector of Buildings to establish and lead the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR). Peter Baker, HSE’s current Director ofRead More…
A blueprint to improve competence for those working on higher-risk buildings and drive culture change has been set out by a cross-industry group representing more than 150 organisations in the fire andRead More…