FIS has now submitted its formal response to the HSE consultation on the effectiveness of the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022, including the extension of PPE requirements to “Limb (b) workers”.
The issue has been a longstanding concern for sector, with members highlighting uncertainty around the application of the regulations, responsibility for providing PPE, differing interpretations across the industry, worker-owned PPE and the practical challenges of compliance.
Our response draws on feedback from members and calls for clearer, construction-specific guidance to ensure the regulations are applied consistently and proportionately and we will continue to engage with HSE on the next steps and future guidance. You can read the full response here.
FIS would like to thank members who shared their experiences and contributed to the response.
Health and Safety Toolkit
It is a core objective of FIS to help reduce risk and create a healthier and safer construction environment for all. Our H&S Toolkit aims to support our members work in this area.
See more news likes this
Opening doors to the next generation
Preparations for Build UK's Open Doors event in 2024 is well underway. Members can now use the new Open Doors website to register the sites and other experiences they are planning to offer from Monday 18 ‐ Saturday 23 March 2024. Open Doors Partners have already...
FIS CEO to join leading industry panellists to discuss how senior leaders can drive actionable change
New research on diversity underscores the challenges Black and Ethnic Minority candidates face in securing positions and advancing in the UK construction industry, as well as their higher attrition rates. To help support this, FIS CEO Iain McIlwee will be joining...
Training Awards Shortlist Announced
The shortlist for the 2023 Training Awards has been determined by a panel of judges. Celebrating excellence and achievement in plastering and interior trade, the Training Awards are a collaboration between FIS and the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers. The winners are...