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From 1 April 2026, the CITB Employer Networks funding model will change, introducing a revised approach for smaller businesses and a new fund specifically for larger construction companies. The changes aim to help ensure training funding is distributed fairly across the industry while continuing to support construction businesses in developing skills and addressing workforce shortages. Below is a breakdown of what is changing and how it may affect your business.   Why the Changes Are Being Introduced The construction industry…

Key figures from the Health and safety at work Summary statistics for Great Britain 2025An estimated 1.9 million workers suffered from work-related ill health (new or long-standing). Of those, 964,000 reported stress, depression or anxiety caused or made worse by work. 511,000 workers suffered a work-related musculoskeletal disorder (MSD). There were 124 work-related fatalities. An estimated 680,000 workers sustained a non-fatal injury According to employer reports under RIDDOR, there were 59,219 injuries. Work-related ill health and injuries led to an…

Awaabs Law or the Hazards in Social Housing Regulations 2025 is a new law which comes into force on 27th October. The law addresses the problems which led to the tragic death of Awaab Ishak, caused by prolonged exposure to damp and mould in his home. The main focus of the law is to ensure that social housing landlords take prompt action to address health and safety hazards the effect residents. However, there will also be effects for contractors who…

The CITB Grant Scheme is changing The scheme allows construction businesses to access funding to help cover training costs. In today’s competitive market, having the right training in place is essential to winning the contracts that drive your business’s success so don’t miss out!   Huge savings are available on your training. Here are some examples examples…. Course Full price Grant value You pay only… SMSTS £595 £240 £355 SSSTS £295 £140 £155 Health and Safety Awareness £135 £60 £75…

As of 18th August, the HSE is carrying out a formal six-month public consultation on whether per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams should be restricted or potentially banned in Great Britain. The UK government is considering these measures because PFAS are persistent “forever chemicals” that can accumulate in the environment and pose risks to human health. HSE has published its scientific evidence and proposals and is inviting feedback from industry and other stakeholders before any restrictions are introduced…

The Building Safety Act, bought in in 2022 sought to deal with issues which led to the terrible event of the Grenfell Tower fire of 2017. Major changes were introduced, which were primarily aimed at making high risk buildings safer, but also affected a number of other areas including Building Regulations and accreditation scheme requirements. The new rules have meant an update to the Common Assessment Standard (CAS), which is used to set the requirements for accreditation schemes. Update 4.1,…