Artificial Intelligence (AI) and health and safety Help shape the future by providing examples of AI use within the construction industry. HSE is launching a new research project to map AI's impact on health and safety across all our regulated industries, including construction. We are keen to gather a wide range of AI uses to ensure the information collected is representative. You can help by completing our anonymous survey about AI use in your sector. We estimate it will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Complete the survey on AI use cases The survey closes on 4 October 2024. Find out more about HSEâs regulatory approach to AI.
Preventing and managing work-related stress: a call for evidence HSE is funding a new research project to collect information on work-related stress. Weâd like to understand how work-related stress is talked about and managed in the real world, what barriers people face and collate any best practice. Submissions are anonymous and the findings will be used to inform policy decisions and create practical guidance for employers. You can: complete the call for evidence (deadline 30 September) register your interest in a virtual knowledge-sharing event (2 October)
Falls from height research The No Falls Foundation has launched the first of its kind UK falls from height research study. It is aimed at anyone who has experienced, witnessed or investigated falls from height. This insight will contribute to a better understanding of the underlying causes and circumstances behind falls from height. Find out more and/or take part in the research HSE's annual musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) risk-reduction through design awards are now open for nominations. The most recent statistics show that approximately 6.6 million working days are lost in Great Britain due to work-related musculoskeletal disorders. If you are an employer in the UK, and you have made design changes that have reduced musculoskeletal risks in your workplace, then nominate yourselves for the awards. Any UK employer can enter and there is an additional award category for small and medium size businesses (up to 250 employees). Our website has further details on how to enter and case studies of previous winners. CONIAC was established to advise HSE on the protection of people from hazards to health and safety within the building, civil engineering and engineering construction industries. With a membership made up from HSE, employers, employees and key industry stakeholders, including SMEs, CONIAC delivers practical outcomes and industry resources in support of its purpose and work plan through its working groups. The CONIAC website has useful resources including: Asbestos risk â A one-stop guide for small construction businesses and tradespeople CDM 20-20 vision - Changing the culture â applying CDM strategically to diverse projects
The CONIAC website also includes the regional groups that make up the WWT and its health and safety events. Find your nearest WWT Group and get involved. Upcoming events include:Â Six health and safety essentials you need to know event
27 September (am), Barnstable CECA NE safe digging â âLetâs make a differenceâ
1 October, Hexham Working at height event
9 October (am), Newcastle Upon Tyne Fire safety on construction sites event
12 November (am), Birmingham  Work at height Builder avoids immediate prison sentence after failing to protect workers links for further guidance and information: Working at height
Falls from height Company fined after 81-year-old dies from fall links for further guidance and information: Assessing all work at height
 Excavations Company fined after worker died in excavation links for further guidance and information: Excavations
Lifting operations Construction firm fined as worker loses life and another injured links for further guidance and information: Lifting operations
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