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Mercedes-Benz pick-up truck revealed

Dylan Garton
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Mercedes-Benz pick-up truck revealed

Mercedes-Benz has revealed its first pick-up truck – the hotly anticipated Mercedes-Benz X-Class which will be available in Europe from November at a price of 37,294 Euro. 

The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is said to push the boundaries of the modern pick-up – designed to be used as a rugged, all-terrain pickup but also as a vehicle for urban lifestyles and families.

The Mercedes-Benz X-Class at a glance:

  • The Mercedes among pickups: The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is said to unite the typical traits of a pickup – robustness, functionality, strength and off-road capabilities – with the classical characteristics of a real Mercedes – design, comfort, driving dynamics and safety.
  • Brand characteristic SUV design: With the centrally positioned star, twin-louvre radiator grille, honed bonnet and headlamps extending far into the wings, the X-Class seamlessly fits in to the Mercedes-Benz portfolio.
  • Premium effect: There are three trim parts for the cockpit, six seat covers including two leather variants with contrasting topstitching, and two colours for the roof lining provide the widest choice of materials and colours in this vehicle segment.
  • A pickup to suit different lifestyles and work environments: The PURE basic variant is designed for classic robust use, PROGRESSIVE for higher requirements in terms of quality feel and comfort, and POWER as the high-end variant for urban lifestyles.
  • Individualisation on account of a diverse range of Mercedes-Benz accessories: As from its market launch, customers can add a styling bar, side bar, canopy, various covers as well as numerous cargo and off-road solutions – all developed and designed by Mercedes.
  • Enjoyable performance with four and six cylinders: As from its market launch, customers can choose between the common rail diesel X 220 d (120 kW/163 hp) and X 250 d (140 kW/190 hp) as well as a petrol engine (122 kW/165 hp) in selected markets. A top-of-the-range V6 diesel (190kW/258hp) will be released mid-2018 occupying a leading position in the segment.
  • Driving enjoyment on a par with passenger cars: Thanks to the wide track, the spring and damping system tuned for the comfort typical of a Mercedes, and the coil springs as well as internally vented disc brakes on the front and rear, the X-Class is said to offer off-road and on-road performance.
  • All-wheel drive for any surface: The engageable 4MATIC all-wheel drive with low-range gearing and optional differential lock on the rear axle masters any terrain. From the middle of next year a permanent all-wheel drive will be available.
  • Star safety: The X-Class features exemplary passive and active safety equipment including: Active Brake Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and Traffic Sign Assist, among others.
  • Intelligently connected: Thanks to Mercedes me connect, X-Class customers are connected to their vehicle via smartphone at all times and can call up useful information such as the location of the vehicle or the fuel level, and navigate from door to door.

Workplace fatality figures reveal need for modern training methods

Roger Bisby
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Workplace fatality figures reveal need for modern training methods

The construction industry must do more to ensure health and safety compliance and avoid incidents, according to specialist training provider Develop Training Limited (DTL).

The company’s comments follow publications of the Health & Safety Executive’s annual workplace fatality figures, which revealed that across the UK, more than 135 workers were fatally injured between April 2016 and March 2017 with the largest share of fatal incidents in the construction sector.

There were 30 deaths in the sector in the 12 months covered by the report, and the annual average rate over the last five years in construction is around four times as high as the all industry rate.

Although the construction industry has made changes and reduced overall facilitates, national training specialist DTL believes that more effective training can still be deployed to reduce risks.

Steve Braund, Marketing Manager at DTL, explains: “The best way of preventing incidents is to ensure employees are trained efficiently using modern training methods that ensure people learn and retain vital information in a way that works for them. On top of that, and directly related to it, organisations in the construction industry need their people to put procedures in place – and follow them properly.

“As things stand, many construction companies rely on old-fashioned training models that deliver health and safety learning experiences that are soon forgotten. Modern training techniques, by comparison, ensure that responsible persons are trained more effectively than with traditional, classroom-only training. This, coupled with new competency qualifications and compliance processes, gives management real reassurance that employees are equipped to prevent incidents, and prepared for any incidents that do occur.”

www.developtraining.co.uk

Contractor fined £10,000 after electrician is paralysed falling off own ladder

Dylan Garton
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Contractor fined £10,000 after electrician is paralysed falling off own ladder

London contractor Meadows WR LLP (MWR) has been fined after a 60 year-old man fell off a ladder, through an opening and down to the lower floor of a house in St Albans.

St Albans Crown Court heard how the 60-year-old man, Mr Kundi, died three years after the incident. MWR contracted him to part demolish and refurbish a property in St Albans and convert it into four maisonettes.

The incident took place on 30 May 2012, when the electrician Mr Kundi was working on the first floor of the house. Access was through an opening to the first floor. He was working on his own stepladder on the first floor, when he fell off the stepladder and through the opening onto the ground floor.

The worker broke his spine in three places and was paralysed from the chest down; he spent three months in a coma and a total of twelve months in hospital.

Mr Kundi died in May 2015, with the cause of death being respiratory failure due to a collapsed lung and pneumonia alongside his spinal injuries and paraplegia.

The HSE found the opening onto the first floor had no edge protection to prevent the risk of failing through. It was also found that MWR failed to plan, manage and monitor the work to the required standard

An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found the opening onto the first floor had no edge protection to prevent the risk of failing through. It was also found that MWR failed to plan, manage and monitor the work to the required standard.

Meadows WR LLP of City Road, London has pleaded guilty to breaching Regulation 22 (1) of the Construction (Design Management) Regulations 2007.

The company has been fined £10,000 and ordered to pay costs of £10,000.

Speaking after the hearing HSE inspector John Berezansky said: “Working at height is a high-risk activity as well as all construction work, effective controls and management is essential to avoid serious injuries and incidents like this.

“The developer Meadows WR LLP failed in its duty to ensure such measures were in place to prevent this tragic incident.”

PassivSystems Partners with ENGIE

Roger Bisby
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PassivSystems Partners with ENGIE

Following ENGIE’s recent move into the UK home energy market ­ the energy and services company has announced it will provide smart heating controls from PassivSystems to customers choosing its new three-year fixed ENGIE Control tariff.

The controls, which are part of the PassivLiving HEAT service, will provide homeowners with the ability to regulate their living space and water heating from any location using a web-enabled smart device such as a phone, PC or tablet.

Eliminating the need for complicated timers, the smart heating system works with networked sensors.

It considers several factors, including weather conditions, the home’s thermal properties and boiler performance to make sure customers’ properties are heated to suit their needs, using as little energy as possible.

The flexible, smart thermostat controls are designed to improve comfort and heating control within the home, while aiming to reduce heat consumption.

Colin Calder, CEO of PassivSystems, said: “With no upfront costs required for the supply and installation of the smart thermostats, the partnership between ourselves and ENGIE announced today will deliver significant energy cost savings for customers.

More people will be given access to Passiv’s heating controls, while also benefitting from the protection of rising energy prices through choosing fixed tariff schemes such as those now offered by ENGIE.”

Paul Rawson, CEO of ENGIE’s UK home energy business commented: “The cost of heating our homes makes up the greatest proportion of household energy bills so it made absolute sense to us to make smart heating more accessible.

“By allowing our customers to only heat their home when they need to, we hope ENGIE Control will help them feel more in control, reduce the amount of energy they use and save money in the process.”

www.passivsystems.com

Lighting ideas to help sell a property

Dylan Garton
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Lighting ideas to help sell a property

Whether you are building a house or renovating a property for sale, it’s important to consider your lighting scheme from the outset, says Luke Czerpak.

The power of good lighting is often underestimated when planning a new build or renovation, but it is one of the simplest and most cost effective ways of showcasing a property. The right lighting can highlight the best features of a room, create atmosphere and brighten a dark property, creating a feel of light and space.

It is also an important feature in creating great photographs – which are an important selling tool. The first thing most people look at when searching for properties online are the photos – or even virtual tours which are becoming increasingly popular. Having the right lighting can create the wow factor and show a property in the best possible light, even during the darker winter months.

All too often, lighting is considered as an after-thought, or the finishing touch, when it should actually form part of the initial planning process

However, all too often, lighting is considered as an after-thought, or the finishing touch, when it should actually form part of the initial planning process.

Choosing the right light source

There are many different types of light sources that are available, so it helps to be aware of the options. You may want different types of lighting for different kinds of rooms – for example, lighting requirements in kitchens and bedrooms are often very different. You might also want to ensure that your property has good eco credentials, in which case, choosing the right lighting source is very important. These are the most common lighting technologies currently available:

  • LEDs – This is a modern, low energy light source based on electronic light emitting diodes. A good choice for a green build, LEDs are long lasting (up to 50,000 hours) and versatile, available as lamps, modules and tapes. LEDs run on extra low voltage so a driver of some description will often be required, although this may already be inbuilt in some fittings. Care should be taken when planning to dim LEDs or control them with motion sensors or photocells as there may be compatibility issues.
  • Fluorescent – another low energy technology, although not quite as efficient as LEDs. The average life of these lamps is around 10,000 hours. Fluorescent lighting does have a slight delay before reaching full brightness after switch on. If dimming is required, you will need to fit special ballasts incorporating dimming technology such as 0-10V or DALI.  This kind of functional lighting is particularly suitable for places such as garages and attic spaces.
  • Halogen incandescent – This is a high-energy technology available in either extra low or mains supply voltage, so a separate transformer may not be required. Halogen lamps last an average of 4,000 hours but it’s important to note that these lamps burn at exceptionally high temperatures exceeding 400°C, therefore, extra care should be taken when positioning them near flammable surfaces. Despite being costly to run, halogen lamps have a high colour rendition index and dim very well with a wide variety of equipment.
  • Standard incandescent – This has been almost completely phased out as there are more efficient options.

Design and positioning

The next stage of planning is designing an efficient and effective lighting scheme for the property. My advice would be to focus first on people, then on architecture, then art. The purpose of lighting in a home is primarily is to enhance comfort as well as functionality for the people who live there. Using lighting techniques such as layering, grazing, silhouetting and wall washing can help create a range of different environments and moods.

Layering – Light layering uses four primary layers of light: ambient, task, accent and decorative:

  • Ambient is a soft, diffuse light that occurs naturally, entering through windows, doors and skylights before any additional layers are added. Ambient light creates an airy, relaxed atmosphere.
  • Task lighting provides the illumination required for activity – for example, the spotlights above a kitchen island.
  • Accent lighting is used to highlight and add emphasis to items and structural features such as exposed brickwork, nooks and joinery. It can help to have an understanding of how the finished room will be decorated and furnished.
  • Decorative lighting uses fixtures that are chosen for their aesthetics over their functional performance. Examples include lamps, wall sconces and pendants are examples of these. Again, it’s a good idea to tie this in with the interior scheme, matching themes, fabrics and finishes.

Positioning

  • Wall washing – this involves pushing light to the edges of the room, using the reflective properties of light bouncing off walls and surfaces to illuminate the room and achieve an ambient illumination rather than the harsh direct beam onto the floor created by grid lighting.
  • Silhouetting and grazing – these techniques enhance the visual appeal of a room. Silhouetting involves shining a light behind an object in an alcove or niche to create added interest and drama. Grazing involves passing a narrow-beamed light source over a texture to create stunning visual effects.Taking control of lighting
    Once you have decided on sources, fittings and techniques, the next step is to choose a method of control. The best way to do this is by visualising how the space will be used on a day to day basis and whether different areas are likely to be used at different times. This will help to determine the most appropriate location for the user interface or switches and to specify an appropriate lighting control system.

A good lighting control system will be adaptable, so the lighting can be altered to suit the occasion or mood. You can incorporate dimming to provide a softer, more subdued atmosphere, or movement sensors that switch the light automatically when they detect heat sources such as the human body.

Ultimately to get your lighting right, it’s important to seek the advice of a professional electrician, to ensure your lighting operates in the way that you want it to, with the facility to expand lighting options in the future.  Ensure that anyone you use is accredited by an industry body such as the ECA, which is a good marker of competence and offers various guarantees and warranties to cover projects completed by member companies.

A house is more than bricks and mortar- planning a successful build or renovation involves thinking about how each space will be used so you can create the kind of living space that will appeal to prospective buyers.  The right lighting can really help to achieve that.

Luke Czerpak is the Compliance Manager at Eaton Electrical (www.eatononline.co.uk) and has been involved in many heritage projects including museums and art galleries, as well as National Trust and Landmark Trust properties.

www.eatononline.co.uk

Construction lagging on gender diversity, says Pipeline report

Dylan Garton
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Construction lagging on gender diversity, says Pipeline report

Women Count 2017, the second annual report by the Pipeline, has tracked and analysed the number of women on Executive Committees of FTSE 350 companies and has found that progress on gender diversity in senior roles has regressed.

With only 16% of members on Executive Committees being women, the same percentage as 2016, there has been no progress. Also, more companies have no women on their Executive committees and have no women executives holding roles with profit and loss (P&L) responsibility than in 2016.

The Pipeline, looked at construction companies in the FTSE 350 and found there is much work to be done:

  • Just 6% of construction companies in the FTSE 350 have Executive Committees which are at least 25% female, which is nineteen points below the average.
  • Construction companies are below average in the proportion of women executives that operate in P&L roles (27% compared to 35% across the FTSE 350).
  • The construction sector is slightly above average in terms of women executives that sit on main plc boards (22% compared to 16% across the FTSE 350)

Electricity, Oil, Gas, Steam, Waste and Water appeared in the top quartile for companies with at least 25% women on Executive Committees, proportion of women executives in P&L roles and companies with women executives on main plc boards. Although this is based on a low baseline (ie disappointing numbers of women in senior roles) it does show that companies, where STEM based skills are important to their business, are making progress. This shows it is possible for construction companies, who also recruit employees with STEM based skills, to make the right interventions to achieve higher numbers of women in senior roles.

Analysis from Women Count 2017 also showed the demonstrable economic benefits for companies who have women in more senior roles. Net profit margins almost double in companies with at least 25% females on their Executive committee compared to those with none.

  • If all FTSE 350 companies performed at the same level as those with at least 25% females on their Executive Committee, the impact could be a £5bn gender dividend for Corporate UK
  • Companies with a female CEO have, on average, almost twice the number of women on Executive Committees than those run by men and more than three times the number of female executives in P&L roles than those led by men

Commenting on the findings, Donald Brydon, Chairman of the London Stock Exchange Group said: “Women Count 2017 continues to confirm that FTSE 350 companies with 25% or more women on their Executive Committees perform better financially. It is therefore concerning that the percentage of women on Executive Committees has stagnated at 16% for the second year. It is clear that companies will have to do more systematically to meet the Government’s target of 33% by 2020.”

Lorna Fitzsimons, Co-founder of The Pipeline said: “This report is ringing a very loud alarm bell for business. With agendas dominated by Brexit, the focus on gender diversity at senior levels has been slipping.  Women Count shows there is an increase in profit for companies who have over 25% women on their Executive Committees. In this post Brexit era can this return be ignored by construction companies?

“This is a wake-up call for everyone who supports the Hampton-Alexander recommendation to Government to achieve 33% representation of women on FTSE 100 executive committees and their direct reports by 2020. This target is in danger of being missed. Businesses and Government need to renew their drive and be relentless to achieve this goal.

“This is not an equality issue. This is an economic issue and there are signs we are starting to slip back. This report should serve as a call to arms for us all.”

Redland Apprentice Roofing’s Top 10

Dylan Garton
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Redland Apprentice Roofing’s Top 10

Somerset’s Joe Stradling has won the prestigious title of Redland Apprentice of the Year against stiff competition as one of ten of the country’s best roofing apprentices.

In a West Country double, Cornishman Tom Knight was awarded Highly Commended, a category created to acknowledge how close he was to the top award.

Joe, who works West Country Tiling in Frome, has won a £1,000 cash prize to invest in the future, the title of Redland Apprentice of the Year 2017; together with a trophy, and a lifetime supply of free-of-charge courses at the Redland National Training Centre.

Both Joe and Tom said they found the competition not only challenging but also rewarding, introducing them to another side of the industry.

“The competition was really good but it wasn’t what I’d expected and took me and everyone else out of our comfort zone,” commented Joe, while Tom could see it furthering their careers in the long term. “It really boosted my confidence and taught me skills that I would need to run my own business, presentation particularly,” he said.

As Joe’s tutor, Alan King of NCC South points out, the competition was not simply to reward roofing skills but also to highlight the industry’s future leaders and entrepreneurs.

“This fantastic initiative wasn’t a skills test but was about the lads applying themselves and learning to present themselves as young businessmen,” he said.

“I saw lads that were shy to begin with but by the end, they were confident enough to give a 10-minute presentation in front of a room full of people they’d never met before.”

Joe and Tom are the cream of a crop chosen from building colleges throughout England and Wales, from County Durham to Truro and from Tonypandy to Chelmsford.

And they come from all manner of backgrounds, proving the attractions of skilled trade in construction.

The competition is part of a strategy by Redland –  one of the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of pitched roof systems – to address the challenges faced by the industry in meeting the ambitious Government housing targets.

The competition is part of a strategy by Redland – one of the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of pitched roof systems – to address the challenges faced by the industry in meeting the ambitious Government housing targets.

The sector must recruit 700,000 more people to replace those retiring or moving on, plus an extra 120,000 if the government’s aim to build one million new homes by 2020 is to be achieved.

“We recognise the need to ensure new joiners to the industry receive the necessary levels of support that they need to develop and succeed which is why we launched this programme,” commented David Patrick, Redland’s Head of Marketing.

The final took place over two days – 27th and 28th June – at the Redland National Training Centre. Finalists will receive professional coaching on all aspects of running a roofing business – including business planning, presentation skills, and technical skills – before being assessed, making this a complete learning experience.

A selection of leading figures in the roofing industry judged the candidates and participated in “knowledge-sharing sessions” over the course of the two days.

In these the apprentices put questions to the panel, enabling the judges to this next generation of roofers the benefit of their experience.

“The knowledge sharing session was very useful too, and I learnt a lot from being able to ask questions about how to run your own business and listening to the others asking questions that I hadn’t thought of,” thought Tom.

Tutor Alan Lander of the South West Roof Training Group further said that the competition is the first of its kind in the roofing sector and a real boost to the contestants.

“The competition itself was brilliant and it really stretched the lads – you could actually see them growing. This is typical of the investment that the company makes in our industry,” he commented. “We really couldn’t deliver the training that we do without Redland’s support, it’s priceless.”

The competition peaked with the Apprentice of the Year Awards Dinner – consisting of the 10 finalists, their tutors and employers, and judges.

The other eight finalists in the Redland Apprentice of the Year competition were:

Redland Apprentice

  • David Crank, Stanley, County Durham. Training with Newcastle College and apprentice to Hodgson Sayers.
  • Ben Kearns, Stoke-on-Trent. Training with NCC Midlands and apprentice to Novus Property Solutions.
  • Kieran Langhan, Selby, Yorkshire. Training with Leeds College of Building and apprentice to David Langhan Roofing Contractor.
  • Gavin Metson, Chelmsford, Essex. Training with Eastern Region Roof Training Group and apprentice to Avonside.
  • Ceiran Peel-Price, Irby, Wirral, Merseyside. Training with Bolton College and apprentice to Les Perry Roofing Contractors.
  • Liam Smy, Ipswich, Suffolk. Training with Eastern Region Roof Training Group and apprentice to Scofield & Lait.
  • Moy Trott, Tonypandy, Wales. Training with Wales National Roof Training Group and apprentice to Trottsco.
  • Ollie Young, Bath. Training with Cornwall College and apprentice to Young’s Roofing.

Check out the Redland website: www.redland.co.uk

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Triton Geared Eccentric Orbital Sander review

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Triton Geared Eccentric Orbital Sander review

Roger Bisby revs up with the Triton Geared Eccentric Orbital Sander.

Ah! life can get very confusing. No sooner do we all get used to a random orbit and then Triton comes out with ‘eccentric’ orbit. When does an orbit cease being random and become eccentric or is it the other way round? Is there a difference?

No sooner do we all get used to a random orbit and then Triton comes out with ‘eccentric’ orbit. When does an orbit cease being random and become eccentric or is it the other way round?

So many questions so little time so move on because there is even more to consider here. A robust and positive lever on the side changes it from ‘free run’ random, AKA eccentric, to geared fixed for more grunt and less finesse which is what you need for higher stock removal when swirl marks are not a consideration. You wouldn’t, I know, but somebody might operate that button with the machine in motion which is a bad idea because it will crunch the gears.

Triton 3

So now we have sorted out what this 500 watt sander can do for you let’s look at the rest of it. The disc size is 150mm with 16 holes for 8 or 16 holes pads. There is also a dust extraction port but no bag which is a shame if you are using it untethered because it kicks the dust out the back and onto the user.

Like all Triton tools it is out of China but designed in York. If anything, it is over engineered with lots of magnesium alloy where other manufacturers might use plastic and it has nice big vibration damping grips which allow you to hold it comfortably even with gloves on.

That is a good idea but my instinct and, that of the people in Triton’s pictures, is to hold the back end with one hand for better control and there is no rubber over moulding on the back end. Presumably the tests have shown that most of the vibration is on the head and not the body. The large front grip has a quick adjustment lever which moves it up and down and from side to side which is a nice touch.

There is a rubber-covered lockable on/off switch on the top and there is a small thumb wheel tucked into the back end which operates the electronic speed control for constant speed to help prevent scorching or melting and clogging, that sometimes occurs with paint removal. It even has an indicator to show you what speed you are doing but if you can’t judge that by looking at the disc you really shouldn’t be driving this thing.

Triton lever

I like the fact that is comes in a Triton zipped holdall with a generous starter pack of discs and a set of spare carbon brushes that are easily changed from the outside. I also like the 3 year warranty and the price is nice.

Safeguard Roxil Range Review

Roger Bisby
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Safeguard Roxil Range Review

Roxil? If you have never heard of it join the club, this is my first brush with the product, says Roger Bisby in his review of the Roxil Outdoor Protection Range from Safeguard Europe.

Roxil Wood Protection Cream

Roxil Wood Protection Cream is a colourless cream that gives softwood a water resistant silicone coat that also penetrates the fibres to help prevent rot.

The cream is white when you apply it to give a trace and help achieve even coverage but it dries as clear as water with no sheen.

It is said to give protection for 10 years and re-coating requires nothing more than a quick clean down, preferably with Roxil wood and patio cleaner to help eliminate any bio mould growth.

There is no need for sanding or keying of the surface because the protection cream is absorbed rather than sitting on the surface.

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This product is perfect for any situation where you want to maintain the appearance of the timber whilst giving it protection and improving the stability.

The stability is an important consideration because, all to often, timber with fluctuating moisture content will warp and twist.

Of course, it needs to be said that there are plenty of oils and waxes out there which will do roughly the same thing but some of those natural oils actually promote mould growth so you need to know what to apply and where if you are to avoid making matters worse.

Obviously, North facing elevations are more prone to mould growth and moisture doesn’t evaporate from them as readily so they may stay permanently damp during the winter.

Roxil Patio Cleaner

The easy way to clean a patio is with a pressure washer but often it removes pointing or joint fill and it can also cause surface erosion which gives a key for algae.

Using a cleaner such as this Roxil wood and patio cleaner removes mould and dirt and prepares the surface for a protective coating such as Roxil Patio cream.

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Patio Cream

It may well be that this is the same product as their timber cream since it penetrates and protects in a very similar way.

You even apply it in the same way with a brush or roller so who knows. The important thing is that it helps prevent future staining and helps reduce mould growth so you may not be out there every spring scrubbing and sweeping.

I am no chemist so I won’t pretend to know the ins and outs of this magic potion but it seems to work. I used it on my neighbour’s new patio so it had better work or my name will be mud.

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www.safeguardeurope.com

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V12 Puma IGS Work Boots Review

Roger Bisby
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V12 Puma IGS Work Boots Review

Roger tries out a pair of V12 Puma IGS.

These boots certainly turn heads, I lost count of the number of people who said they liked them but all the time I was thinking that the wow factor would soon disappear as they got thrashed and trashed and ended up looking like just another pair of workboots.

If you really can’t bear this sense of loss you can buy these boots in brown or black but for me it is better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all.

Price and value
I always think that you get what you pay for with work boots and shoes but I was really surprised to find that, although these boots feel like luxury footwear, the price is more down to earth.

I can’t quote exact prices because that tends to upset the retailers, but if you look them up you will see what I mean. They are, in my book, good value.

Comfort

No two pairs of feet are the same so I am prepared to accept that the last (former) used to make these boots may not be exactly the shape of your foot so they may feel different to you but I wore these boots all day long with no hint of fatigue.

The impact absorbing insole and the softer material now used on the sole and heel make for a really comfortable ride.

Safety
The metal-free toecaps have all the impact resistance of steel without the weight or the attraction to airport security scans or magnetism.

The Intelligent Grip Sole and heel has a hex honeycomb pattern to disperse water because research shows that most slips are caused by wet surfaces.

The outside of the sole has a ladder grip for working at height.

The angled heel strike also helps impact absorption and contributes to slip resistance.

It is amazing just how much research goes into making a pair of V12 boots and to the casual observer this technology is eclipsed by those good looks.

I suppose that is the essence of good design and the hallmark of a classy product.

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Four month wait for good builders, new research reveals

Dylan Garton
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Four month wait for good builders, new research reveals

Home owners should book in their builder at least four months before their project begins or risk working with a cowboy, new research from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has revealed.

The research also shows that many consumers don’t ask their builders for essentials such as a contract or references when embarking upon a major piece of building work.

Key statistics from the research show:

  • More than 40% of builders need at least four months’ notice from consumers who want to hire their firm
  • 90% of builders say that the majority of home owners do not ask for a written contract
  • 80% of builders report that most consumers do not ask for an agreed payment schedule

Fewer than 10% of builders say that clients normally request to see vital insurance policies such as public liability or employer’s liability insurance

If a builder is free to start work tomorrow, alarm bells should ring. Demand for building work is incredibly high at the moment and it should be no surprise that almost one in two builders need to be contacted at least four months in advance

Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “If a builder is free to start work tomorrow, alarm bells should ring. Demand for building work is incredibly high at the moment and it should be no surprise that almost one in two builders need to be contacted at least four months in advance of when a client is looking to start a home improvement project.

“The workloads of builders have been rising steadily over the past two years and there’s no shortage of work. That’s why we’re urging home owners who are keen to crack on with their build or renovation projects to start getting in touch with prospective builders as soon as possible. Otherwise, they risk disappointment delaying their projects or worse still, working with a dodgy builder. So many building horror stories start with a client approaching a builder who’s free to start work sooner than the more professional builder who is really busy.”

Berry concluded: “There are also indications that home owners are leaving themselves vulnerable to problems in terms of how they approach their building work. The vast majority of builders say that most clients fail to ask for references and even fewer ask for a written contract on their work. There is a similar trend when it comes to asking for critical things like an agreed payment schedule and key warranties on work, as well as checking whether the builder has any external accreditation or recognition from professional trade association like the FMB. These protections really are essential to helping clients weed out the cowboys and mitigate against any issues that could crop up during the build. A quality builder will insist on these things and if they don’t, consumers ought to question why.”

Safeguard’s Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods Gain WTA Approval

Dylan Garton
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Safeguard’s Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods Gain WTA Approval

Dryrod damp-proofing rods from Safeguard Europe – the UK specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology – have been accredited by the German WTA organisation for creating remedial damp-proof courses (DPCs) against capillary absorption in masonry, otherwise known in the UK as rising damp.

The WTA, which translates into English as the Scientific and Technical Work Group for Building Conservation and Preservation of Monuments, was founded in 1977 and carries out research, testing and approval of technical practices and materials throughout Europe.

The WTA accreditation joins Dryrod’s British Board of Agrément (BBA) certification, awarded in 2015, which establishes that it is effective against the ingress of moisture for at least 20 years.

Dryrod Track Record

Dryrod was launched in 2014 and is designed to be the fastest, cleanest, easiest and most effective rising damp treatment on the market. It is a synthetic rod made from advanced polymers that is impregnated with a silane/siloxane material so that it forms a DPC in brick, coursed stone, rubble infill and cavity walls.

It has radically changed the way specifiers and contractors approach DPC installation, as it guarantees correct damp-proofing delivery each and every time. The standard 180mm long rods are simply inserted into 12mm drilled holes at 120mm centres along continuous horizontal mortar lines.

Not only does this method ensure deep penetration, but it also delivers the exact dose in each hole without the spillage and mess which can occur with other methods of installation.  Any thickness of wall can be treated because the rods can be inserted end-to-end or trimmed back, depending on the wall thickness.

The rods can also be installed effectively in highly saturated walls that are very porous and either highly alkaline – such as in new mortar – or with low alkalinity (old mortar). The rods are also effective when installed in warm or cold walls – even if the wall is freezing.

Heritage sites will also appreciate that the treatment can be invisible because rods can be removed from the mortar after six months when their active ingredient has dispersed into the surrounding masonry. Then the drill holes can be hidden by repointing with colour-matched mortar.

Backed by Safeguard Europe’s comprehensive technical support, Dryrod is supplied complete with all information needed for a successful installation. This includes the number and depth of drill holes required for various wall thicknesses and types, together with suggested drilling patterns to treat stretcher bond and Flemish bond brickwork and irregular stone.

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About Safeguard

Safeguard Europe have been manufacturing and supplying building protection products to the UK market since 1983 from our warehouse in Horsham, West Sussex. Product quality and customer support form the cornerstone of our business philosophy.

All of our products are developed to be as effective as possible (without cutting any corners) and are produced under an ISO9001 / 14001 quality and environmental management system audited by the BSI. Our technical department can offer product support on 01403 210204 during normal business hours – alternatively, technical enquiries can be submitted through the enquiry form on this website.

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Roofing Company Fined After Worker Fell Through a Roof

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Roofing Company Fined After Worker Fell Through a Roof

A London based roofing company has been fined after a 56-year old worker fell through two storeys onto a concrete floor.

Southwark Crown Court heard how 56-year old Ali Mucoj, while working for Wessexmoor Ltd, had been completing roof work at a site on Glycena Road in London, when he fell from an unguarded rear roof and suffered multiple injuries including internal bleeding on the brain and a broken left leg.

An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found Wessexmoor Ltd failed to implement the required safety measures to ensure the roof work was conducted in a safe manner.

It was found the roof in question had no edge protection or guardrails in place to prevent falls from height.

Wessesxmoor Ltd of Baring Road, Grove Park, London pleaded guilty to breaching Regulation 6 (3) of the Work at Height Regulations 2005.

The company has been fined £160,000 and ordered to pay costs of £7,580.85.

Speaking after the hearing HSE inspector Gavin Pugh said: “Mr Mucoj suffered life-changing injuries as a result of Wessexmoor’s safety failings.

“Duty holders must ensure all work at height is properly planned and all necessary equipment is put in place to ensure workers safety.”

Bricklayer Turned Tax Agent Jailed for £1.5m Tax Scam

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Bricklayer Turned Tax Agent Jailed for £1.5m Tax Scam

A self-appointed Essex tax adviser, who instructed his clients on how to fraudulently claim £1.5m in tax repayments, has been jailed for five years.

Former bricklayer Jeffrey Bakewell (69), of Cedar Avenue, Wickford, set himself up as a tax adviser and an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs revealed he kept around £300,000 from his clients’ false claims.

Bakewell’s clients were mainly crane drivers but also included builders and other construction industry workers.

They made claims for travel and subsistence payments but HMRC investigators found these had been covered by their employers.

A total of £1,507,965 was paid to Bakewell between 2009 and 2015. He kept £301,897 and used it to finance his gambling while the rest went to his clients.

Bakewell failed to register as a tax agent with HMRC as legally required, did not complete due diligence checks on his clients and failed to keep the records required by the Money Laundering Regulations.

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Paul Barton, Assistant Director, Fraud Investigation Service, HMRC, said: “Bakewell had no financial qualifications and set himself up solely to advise people on fraud.

He charged for advice on how to steal money from our vital public services but his appalling conduct has now put him behind bars.

“We will not allow criminals to attack the tax system and cheat the honest majority. Anyone helping tax fraudsters can expect to end up in court.

We ask anyone with information about suspected tax fraud to contact our Fraud Hotline on 0800 788 887.”

Bakewell admitted tax fraud and was jailed for five years at Chelmsford Crown Court on Monday (26 June).

Confiscation proceedings to recover the money he stole have begun.

Money is being recovered from Bakewell’s clients for the false repayments by civil means.

App to help builders resolve disputes with ‘cowboy customers’

Dylan Garton
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App to help builders resolve disputes with ‘cowboy customers’

You worked overtime for the new customer who was keen to have it finished on time, and sent your invoice promptly. Now you’re working on your next job, and need payment for the last one. The weeks tick by and no payment arrives. You call, text and email – nothing. Then you send a strongly worded letter, and the response is that the job is unfinished – so no payment.

This is becoming a common scenario for small businesses across the UK. Builders, plumbers, electricians, mechanics and many others across the trades are finding late and non-payment crippling to their business according to ReportCam. Commercial disputes cost small businesses in England £11.6bn a year, according to a report in December 2016 by the Federation of Small Business (FSB)

In a survey of its members, the FSB found that 70% had encountered at least one dispute between 2010 and 2015. Almost three quarters of these were a result of late or non-payment

In a survey of its members, the FSB found that 70% had encountered at least one dispute between 2010 and 2015. Almost three quarters of these were a result of late or non-payment.

We are all very familiar with the term “cowboy” when referring to the trade sector, but what about cowboy customers? The people who refuse to pay for the work they have received, for example building improvements to their home or repairs to their car. In many cases, the customer will claim they are not satisfied with the quality of the work carried out or repairs, when in fact they had no intention of paying from the outset. For traders who have completed the works as requested this can be frustrating, costly and difficult to prove.

Often, small businesses write this off as bad debt and an uncomfortable experience, but for some the financial strain of a non-payment could put them out of business.

And they can’t expect customers pay in full upfront, so it’s a tough problem to tackle.

A new app has just been launched in the iTunes and Google Play stores. Report Cam creates video-based report pages at a single touch, showing sender details, a location map and a time and date stamp along with the video – and sends it by email and text to customers and colleagues, delivering evidence of circumstances. So it can be used to let people know of a problem, or to take a record of a job being fully completed, on time.

https://goo.gl/n35XvD

Reports are stored securely on a remote server, making them tamper-proof and admissible as evidence – so the customer has no excuse, and disputes are prevented before they happen.

The FSB has reported small businesses are owed £18,000 on average and can spend a further £17,000 chasing debts and dealing with the problem. Around a fifth (19%) of small businesses have taken a recent dispute to court, however nearly half a million small businesses (17%) were left with their dispute unresolved due to lack of evidence.

With this in mind, its creators say ReportCam can significantly reduce the problem of unfair disputes and non-payments. It can also prove what was done during the course of a job, before it is covered-up.

“It can be used in many ways” says Report Cam founder Tod Yeadon, “but the one we had in mind when developing the functionality was dispute prevention for business users.  If a problem arises on a job, or when the job is done they can simply take out their phone and touch the app… and get all the evidence thy need to protect their businesses.”

“ReportCam has quickly become one of the key tools needed for me to run my business. It allows me to send real-time progress reports to the customer, and helps me to nip any queries in the bud before they escalate. I’d highly recommend it to businesses in every sector and for a small monthly cost it gives me security and takes away the hassle and headache of chasing for payments”

Balfour predicts human free construction sites by 2050

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Balfour predicts human free construction sites by 2050

Balfour Beatty believes the construction site of 2050 will be in stark contrast to what we see today – predicting it will be human-free with work moved off-site, remote control of machinery and new materials and techniques exploited to improve cost, safety and efficiency.

The international infrastructure group has laid out its vision in its paper “Innovation 2050: A Digital Future for the Infrastructure Industry”.

While Balfour Beatty’s prediction for a human-free construction site may seem far-fetched, technology has already revolutionised contemporary life to such an extent that it’s not so hard to imagine radical changes for construction not least the emergence of new roles and the requirement and evolution of new skills to support delivery of the future pipeline of construction projects.

In its latest paper Balfour Beatty sets out to examine the pace and rate of change within the industry, with digital technology the catalyst and driver to such change; change that is already happening and is inevitable.

In Balfour’s vision of the future they see robots working in teams to build complex structures faster and safer using dynamic new materials as elements of the build self assemble.

In Balfour’s vision of the future they see robots working in teams to build complex structures faster and safer using dynamic new materials as elements of the build self assemble. Drones will fly overhead scanning the site, inspecting the work and using that data collected to solve problems before they arise sending instructions to robotic cranes, diggers and builders.

Balfour suggests humans will simply manage multiple projects remotely accessing 3D and 4D visuals from data and onsite machines. Any humans found on site will wear robotically enhanced exoskeletons and use neural control technology to operate machinery reducing health and injury risk and enhancing productivity.

2050 is only 32 years away. 32 years ago a mobile telephone was an exclusive, expensive brick on which you could only make calls – now 75% of the world’s population has a smart phone.

To read the paper in full, click here and get involved in the conversation using #expertengineers.Or tune in to hear a quick audio overview of the paper here.

Fischer fixings review

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Fischer fixings review
Roger Bisby tries out a dynamic duo from fischer fixings.

I am always interested in looking at new fixings. It seems to be one of those Dragon’s Den type products that every Tom Dick and Harry thinks they can improve and in the end most of these bright ideas seem to be variations on the same theme rather than radical departures.

Fischer 50

At first glance Duotec from fischer (sic) is no exception, there is nothing here that we haven’t seen before until you take a closer look. Then you see that this is a dynamic duo. The Duotec toggle fixing is a simplified (and we hope therefore cheaper) version of other toggle fixings you may have used. The strap is one piece and part of the wrap around. The red glass fibre component making up the duo is the toggle which has a metal insert to grip the screw thread and prevent stripping as you tighten. This works best if you use the correct size screw which is 4.5 to 5mm diameter. The screws are not provided. You can get an incredible amount of purchase on this fixing but in plasterboard you are only ever as good as the board.

The toggle fixing, however is only half the story. The second option is to use the fixing without the toggle going all the way through into a void. This is basically using the toggle as a conventional expanding plug. It has a hole in the end to take a screw. The illustration shows the fixing being used in a timber stud and you have to ask why you wouldn’t simply screw into the timber and save yourself a plug. I suppose you would prefer the plug in chipboard or similar materials which don’t always take a screw so well but softwood studs are perfect and I don’t see much point in this product for that application. Where I think it does win is in insulation board and other boards where you are uncertain if you will find sufficient void for the toggle to spring flat.

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The second product I tried is a Duopower plug. Again this employs nylon with wings to help prevent rotation and a harder closed end to expand in the hole and provide a secure wedge fixing. I tried a pull out test in dense concrete with a claw hammer and it was fairly easy with a smaller screw to pull them out. If you want them to be really secure in a hard host material you need to go for the maximum permissible screw.

Again this is a two function fixing and the second idea is to use it as a plasterboard or cavity fixing where the red end of the plug is in free space and can be drawn up into an expanded stop. This is an ideal fixing for Porotherm clay blocks.

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Company fined after 500 scaffolding fixings dropped on workers

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Company fined after 500 scaffolding fixings dropped on workers

Two South West based companies have been fined after a 44-year old woman was struck by scaffolding.

Weymouth Magistrates’ Court heard how employees of Carter Training Ltd were using a mobile crane on the building project in Queen Mothers Square, Poundbury, Dorchester when the attachment holding 500 scaffolding fittings weighing 2kg each was turned on its side emptying all contents onto workers and the concrete flooring 10.5 metres below.

The worker suffered two fractures to her left shoulder blade, a fracture to her left collar bone, a cut to the back of her head and bruising.

An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found the stillage attachment used on the crane was not suitable for lifting heavy and large amounts of scaffolding. Lifting the scaffolding directly above a number of contractors working below also put them at risk of harm.

It was also found that principal contractor Zero C Holdings failed to carry out an audit of all lifting plans and as a result failed to manage the risks associated with this lifting activity. Zero C Holdings did not have clear lines of communication between the lifting company Carter Training Ltd and contractors working on the site below.

https://goo.gl/n35XvD

Zero C Holdings Limited of Armitage House, Poundbury, Dorchester has pleaded guilty to breaching Regulation 13 (1) of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and has been fined £145,000 and ordered to pay costs of £3500.

Carter Training (services) Ltd of Budleigh Hill, East Budleigh, Devon has pleaded guilty to breaching Regulation 8 (1) Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, and has been fined £18,000 and ordered to pay costs of £3500.

Speaking after the hearing HSE inspector Nicole Buchanan said: “The worker is very lucky that her injuries were not life threatening. Both Zero C Holdings and Carter Training put a number of workers at risk of harm when they failed to plan or identify the risks of heavy lifting.

“This case highlights the need for duty holders to properly plan all lifting operations before work is carried out to manage the risk of injury to workers. Lifting directly above workers is inherently unsafe and should be avoided wherever possible”

Marley Dry Verge Fixing System Review

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Marley Dry Verge Fixing System Review

Roger Bisby visits Marley Eternit HQ in Burton on Trent to try the Marley Eternit Universal Dry Verge Fixing System.

Each roof verge unit is said to be simple and fast to install while offering the stepped appearance of a traditional mortar bedded verge – Roger puts these claims to the test.

Marley Dry Verge

Marley Eternit Universal Dry Verge is designed to be a strong, weather-tight and mortar free verge solution that can be used for the majority of roof tiles within all three main interlocking types: large standard, medium format (15 x 9″) and large format with a thin leading edge, regardless of manufacturer, as well as Marley Eternit’s Lincoln and Maxima clay pantiles.

Designed as a secure method of finishing the verge detail, the Marley Eternit Universal Dry Verge Fixing System is compliant to the requirements of BS 5534 as a means of mechanically fixing verge tiles.

Features of the Marley Eternit Universal Dry Verge Fixing System include:

1. Bendable hinge accommodates all profiles

2. Unique rail system allows for different tile sizes and profiles

3. Filler piece prevents ingress of birds and insects

4. Unique starter bracket to give the easiest and most flexible verge fixing

5. Fixing hole cluster creates increased compatibility

6. Multiple, unique drainage channels prevent staining from water run-off

See more at the Marley website: www.marley.co.uk/dryverge.

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UK Government urged to end health and safety deregulation following Grenfell Tower blaze

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UK Government urged to end health and safety deregulation following Grenfell Tower blaze

The UK Government has been urged to scrap its approach to deregulation of health and safety legislation in the light of the Grenfell Tower blaze.

In an open letter to Prime Minister Theresa May, over 70 leading organisations and figures from the UK’s safety and health profession have jointly called for a political sea change in attitude towards health and safety regulation and fire risk management following the tragedy.

The collective has also pressed the Government to complete its review of Part B of the Building Regulations 2010 – the regulations which cover fire safety within and around buildings in England – as a matter of urgency, and to include a focus on improved safety in the forthcoming Parliament.

The letter is signed by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), Park Health & Safety, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and the British Safety Council.

The collective has also pressed the Government to complete its review of Part B of the Building Regulations 2010 – the regulations which cover fire safety within and around buildings in England – as a matter of urgency, and to include a focus on improved safety in the forthcoming Parliament.

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA), International Institute of Risk & Safety Management (IIRSM), National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), Trades Union Congress (TUC) and Unite the union have also given it their backing, alongside senior health and safety professionals.

“We believe it is totally unacceptable for residents, members of the public and our emergency services to be exposed to this level of preventable risk in modern-day Britain,” the letter states.

“At this crucial time of national reflection and sorrow, we urge all politicians to re-emphasise the need for effective health and safety regulation and competent fire risk management. These are fundamental to saving lives and sustaining our communities.

“We believe it is vital that this disaster marks a turning point for improved fire safety awareness and wider appreciation that good health and safety is an investment, not a cost.”

In calling on the UK Government to complete its review of Part B of The Building Regulations 2010, the signatories add: “Together, we offer our organisations’ support in undertaking the review – we all have valuable links to experts in this area who can advise on best regulatory outcomes. In the meantime, we welcome the Government’s commitment to act and to implement the interim findings of the forthcoming public inquiry.

“You have it in your power to remove immediately a further risk to people at work and outside of the workplace – unwise deregulation – which threatens public and worker safety.

“We, leaders in health and safety in the UK, call on you to scrap the Government’s approach to health and safety deregulation and think again.”

The open letter, in full, is as follows:

Dear Prime Minister,

There have, understandably, been strong public reactions to the terrible fire at Grenfell Tower and its tragic consequences – the largest civilian loss of life from a single event in the UK since the Hillsborough disaster.

The occupational safety and health community is deeply saddened and disturbed by the Grenfell Tower fire and all the lives it claimed. We believe it is totally unacceptable for residents, members of the public and our emergency services to be exposed to this level of preventable risk in modern-day Britain.

Central Government and the Kensington and Chelsea local authority share responsibility for building standards and their enforcement locally, as well as for the funding and management of the maintenance of social housing. These responsibilities must be backed up with good, essential regulations.

However, for many years, Ministers and others with influence over them have called for, including in health and safety, regulations to be axed as a matter of principle. Arbitrary rules were imposed to establish deregulation of health and safety, such as a requirement to abolish two health and safety regulations (and more recently, three) for any new one adopted.

This mind-set has meant that, even when it was recommended and accepted that mandatory fitting of sprinklers would make homes or schools safer, this was rejected in favour of non-regulatory action. In practice, this approach favours inaction.

Good, well-evidenced and proportionate regulations in health and safety, based on full consultation, are developed and adopted because they save lives and protect people’s health and wellbeing. They are not “burdens on business” but provide essential protection for the public from identifiable risks.

At this crucial time of national reflection and sorrow, we urge all politicians to re-emphasise the need for effective health and safety regulation and competent fire risk management. These are fundamental to saving lives and sustaining our communities.

We believe it is vital that this disaster marks a turning point for improved fire safety awareness and wider appreciation that good health and safety is an investment, not a cost.

We call on the Government to accelerate and confirm the timeframe for completing its review of Part B of The Building Regulations 2010 and to include a focus on improved safety in the forthcoming Parliament.

Together, we offer our organisations’ support in undertaking the review – we all have valuable links to experts in this area who can advise on best regulatory outcomes. In the meantime, we welcome the Government’s commitment to act and to implement the interim findings of the forthcoming public inquiry.

You have it in your power to remove immediately a further risk to people at work and outside of the workplace – unwise deregulation – which threatens public and worker safety.

We, leaders in health and safety in the UK, call on you to scrap the Government’s approach to health and safety deregulation and think again. This could be announced immediately, it does not need to await the results of a public inquiry, and is the least that the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire deserve.

Yours sincerely,

Park Health and Safety
​Lawrence Waterman OBE

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
Graham Parker, President
Bev Messinger, Chief Executive

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
Errol Taylor, Acting Chief Executive

British Safety Council
Lynda Armstrong OBE, Chair
Mike Robinson, Chief Executive

Also supported by:

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
Anne Godfrey, Chief Executive

Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA)
Peter Crosland, Civil Engineering Director

International Institute of Risk & Safety Management (IIRSM)
Siobhan Donnelly, President
Phillip Pearson, Chief Executive

National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH)
Teresa Budworth, Chief Executive

Trades Union Congress (TUC)
Hugh Robertson, Senior Health and Safety Officer

Unite the union
Susan Murray, National Health and Safety Adviser

Stephen Asbury CFIOSH
James Barnes BSc (Hons) LFOH
Karen Baxter CMIOSH
Roger Bibbings MBE
Joe Brannigan LLB (hons) DipLP PgDip Construction Law CMIOSH
Melanie Boucher, MSc CMIOSH
David Brown RSP FIIRSM DipNEBOSH MIOSH MILM
Professor Neil Budworth MSc CFIOSH FIIRSM HonFFOM
Dr Tim Carter
Iris Cepero, Editor, Safety Management magazine
Professor John Cherrie PhD CFFOH
Arnold Clements BSc, MSc CMIOSH CEng MEI
Philip J Cullen BSc (Hons) CMIOSH
Declan Davis CMIOSH
Brian Donnachie BA (Hons) CMIOSH
Phil Dyson-Hurrell MIIRSM
Coenraad Fourie
​Lisa Fowlie MSc BSc CFIOSH FIIRSM
Shelley Frost BSc (Hons), Post Grad DipOHS, Executive Director – Policy, IOSH
Professor Alistair Gibb PhD CEng MICE MCIOB, Loughborough University
Melodie Gilbert
Dr David Gold PhD CMIOSH, Chair, IOSH Fire Risk Management Group
Robert Hackett
Neil Hancox CMIOSH, Managing Director, Safety Intervention Services
Anne Harris
Cllr Ali Hashem
Andy Hawkes, Deputy President, IIRSM
Angela Hayden CFIOSH
Clinton Horn CFIOSH
Andrew Hoskins MSc CMIOSH FIIRSM PIEMA
Chris Hughes BSc, LTT Consultancy
Ian Hughes MSc BSc (Hons) Cert Ed Dip2OSH SPDipEM CMIOSH
Kelvin Hughes CMIOSH
Dr Roberta Jacobson OBE
Clive Johnson, Council Member, IIRSM
Ann Jones MBE CFIOSH
Wayne Jones, Chair, Cardiff & South East Wales Occupational Health and Safety Group
Wendy Jones
Martin Lovegrove CMIOSH MIIRSM PIEMA
James McDonald BSc CMIOSH MREHIS
Denis Murphy CMIOSH MIIRSM RMaPS
Cllr Caroline Needham
John O’Keeffe CMIOSH
Shirley Parsons MSc CMIOSH
Louise Phillipson
Stu Pollard BSc, PgCert CMIOSH
Ian Rabett CMIOSH
Dylan Roberts
Angela Rudkin Tech IOSH
Mike Salmon MSc, CFIOSH
Jonathan Schifferes MA
Jim Senior CMIOSH
Phil Sidman MIFE, MIFPO
Karl Simons MSc MIoD CMIOSH
Dr Susan Tannahill CMIOSH
Mohammad Torabi BSc MSc MA CMIOSH
Ceiran Trow CMFOH
Graham Twigg MSc CMIOSH PIEMA
Michelle Twigg MSc CMIOSH
Alex Vaughan
Dr Emma Wadsworth, Cardiff University
Professor David Walters, Cardiff University
Louise Ward BSc (Hons) CMIOSH
Selina Woolcott BSc (Hons) DipOHS CMIOSH

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