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Focus your passion through FIS to help improve our sector
All members are invited to consider nominating themselves to join the Board. By joining, you have the chance to use your knowledge and experience in the finishes and interiors sector to influence the direction of the Association and support our mission to improve...
COVID-19 spot checks continue in Scotland
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is continuing to carry out spot checks and inspections by calling, visiting and inspecting all types of businesses as Scotland moved beyond level 0 on 9 August. The spot check programme provides expert advice during the calls and...
FIS vote “No” to CITB’s Levy collection proposals for 2022 to 2025
Following a vote of the FIS membership on the level of money proposed to be collected for the construction industry levy by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), FIS has voted against the CITB proposal. The Construction Industry Levy is collected and...
New video issues safety reminders as restrictions are relaxed
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum of which FIS is a key member, has issued another in its series of engaging advice videos, reminding workers how to keep themselves and others safe as the COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed. The 90-second animation is...
Government launches consultation on Building Safety Levy
The Government has launched a consultation on proposals for the new Building Safety Levy, which is expected to come into force in 2023. The levy will apply to new high‐rise residential buildings, care homes, and hospitals which are 18 metres or more in height or at...
Changes to self-isolation rules and increasing vaccine take-up
From Monday 16 August, people who have received two doses of a covid vaccine or who are aged under 18 will no longer be legally required to self-isolate if they are identified as a close contact of a positive case. This means that fully vaccinated contacts will...
FIS supports Clerkenwell Open 2021
A new, free two-day ‘OPEN’ showroom trail event has been launched by the BCFA (British Contract Furnishing Association) and WOD (Women in Office Design) to celebrate the reopening of the Clerkenwell Furniture and Design showrooms. The event, which is supported by FIS,...
HSE plans to extend employer responsibility to provide PPE to all workers
The HSE formal consultation exercise on amendments to the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (PPER) will close on Sunday 15 August. The aim of the consultation is to understand the impact on stakeholders and businesses of extending the scope of...
NEBOSH qualification now accepted for CSCS Academically Qualified Person registration
The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) is to formally recognise the NEBOSH Health & Safety Management for Construction (UK) qualification for its Academically Qualified Person (AQP) card, effective immediately. CSCS, the UK’s leading skills...