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Construction ebulletin

Issued: 21 May 2025

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Working Minds campaign – new online learning module

New online learning content has been launched as part of HSE’s Working Minds campaign to help employers tackle work-related stress.

The new module aims to build on existing knowledge with practical advice on:

  • what to include in risk assessment
  • identifying and addressing the root cause of issues
  • shifting focus from individual to organisational solutions


To access the latest step-by-step advice, practical tools and downloadable templates, register for our online learning.

You may also be interested to:


RIDDOR market research survey

Would you be interested in taking part in a survey to help develop a new risk data dashboard?

Our short 10-minute multiple-choice questionnaire is seeking:

  • feedback on the RIDDOR dashboard functionality
  • your views on how the dashboard could benefit the construction industry


The dashboard helps users better understand RIDDOR data reporting and provides insights into reported incidents, including emerging trends and common attributes.

Our research seeks to understand how the dashboard could be further developed to deliver greater value to the construction industry.

Participate in the RIDDOR dashboard survey


MSD risk reduction through design awards 2025: winners announced

The awards, sponsored by HSE and the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors, spotlight design changes that reduce MSD risks across industries.

The 2025 winners are:

  • MSD risk reduction through design award: Ainscough Crane Hire Limited
  • Small to medium enterprise (SME) recognition award: UPM Raflatac


For more details about the winners and their design solutions, you can:


HSE's website also has a range of guidance and resources on:

 


HSE as a market surveillance authority for workplace products

HSE monitors and enforces legal requirements on the safety of most products used in the workplace, including any risks to health.

HSE has a duty to notify the Secretary of State about:

  • unsafe or non-compliant products
  • the measures taken and communicated by an economic operator


Products notified to the HSE Product Safety and Market Surveillance Unit that present a serious or high risk to the health and safety of the user and recalled products, are published on GOV.UK's product safety alerts, reports and recalls webpage. 

Recent examples of products notified are:


Health and safety training and events

HSE continues to deliver and be involved in a wide range of innovative and relevant training courses and events in 2025.

Upcoming courses and events include:

WWT events

The CONIAC website includes the regional groups that make up the Working Well Together Initiative (WWT) and its health and safety events. These include:


Recent HSE enforcement activity

Work at height


Storage of materials

Health and Safety Matters Live

4 June, Coventry

Join us at this free-to-attend conference where leading industry figures will share best practice, case studies and legislative updates.

HSE Chair Sarah Newton will provide the opening address, and Paul Delderfield, specialist inspector (Noise and Vibration) will present a seminar on noise and hearing loss in industry.

HSE experts will also be on-stand to answer questions and to support you with our resources, products and services.

Register for your free pass

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