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Controlling the risk of MSD in construction
Overuse or repetitive motion injuries have become a frequent occurrence in the workplace and it is why ensuring good musculoskeletal health has become such an important issue for workers. These musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) cost construction employers £646 million...
CITB Opening of the National Construction Colleges (NCC)
Face-to-face training has resumed at all CITB National Construction Colleges (NCC) across England and Scotland. The wellbeing of delegates and teaching staff continues to be of upmost importance and CITB state they have been diligent in following all government...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): testing guidance for employers
Guidance for employers and third-party healthcare providers on the regulations and legal obligations of running testing programmes. Details Some employers and third-party healthcare providers may want to introduce their own internal testing programmes outside of the...
Recognition of professional qualifications and regulated professions
This call for evidence seeks insights on the UK’s approach to the recognition of professional qualifications and the regulation of professions. The Department for Business Energy and Industry Strategy (BEIS) want to hear from the broad range of individuals,...
CITB Direct Debit Guidance for levy-paying employers
Following the CITB announcement in June of the delay in Levy payments from May 2020 until September 2020, they proposed a reduction on the 2021 and 2022 Levy rate, providing an overall saving of 25% across two years to help businesses with cash flow. CITB has also...
Calling all tradespeople! Boost your business with TrustMark today
Want to be part of the Green Homes Grant scheme? Want to maximise on government funding? Millions of pounds of government cash will be made available through the Green Homes Grant for homeowners this month to help customers across the UK improve the energy efficiency...
The First Minister has confirmed today that Scotland is to remain in Phase 3 of the route map out of lockdown.
The First Minister has confirmed today that Scotland is to remain in Phase 3 of the route map out of lockdown. Further actions including those detailed below are also being taken to help suppress the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The limit on the number of people...
Expanding your team with a Government Supported Kickstart Employee
The Plan for Jobs has introduced new support for FIS members to take on 16-24 for initial six months from the Government’s new Kick-start scheme. The Kickstart scheme is for employers to create new jobs for those aged 16-24, claiming Universal Credit and at risk of...
Working together to prevent suicide
Did you know that every single working day in the UK, TWO construction workers take their own life? That's why on Thursday 10 September we will be supporting World Suicide Prevention Day. The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has a number of resources...